Classic Lentil Soup Delight: Comforting Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on classic lentil soup featuring turkey bacon for added flavor and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme, and cumin, and cook for another minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and use additional vegetables.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Classic Lentil Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Healthy Soup