Classic Lentil Soup: A Cozy, Healthy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A warm and nourishing classic lentil soup recipe that incorporates turkey bacon for a hearty touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add lentils, broth, thyme, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped bacon before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be adapted with different vegetables.
- Adjust spices according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Classic Lentil Soup, Healthy Recipe, Turkey Bacon, Cozy Soup