Classic Lentil Soup: A Hearty, Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously hearty lentil soup recipe with turkey bacon that’s perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot, cooking until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be easily frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Classic Lentil Soup, Hearty Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup