Lentil Soup Made Easy: Hearty Turkey Bacon & Veggie Delight
A delightful and hearty lentil soup featuring turkey bacon and an array of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the bacon drippings until tender.
- Add lentils, thyme, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in cooked bacon, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Lentil Soup, Turkey Bacon, Veggie Soup, Hearty Soup