Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Other

April 29, 2025

Warm your kitchen this winter with this hearty lentil soup. This recipe requires few ingredients or effort — from start to finish, it's ready to eat in less than an hour. Not only is it easy, but it also makes a tasty component of a delicious dinner and it travels well so you can bring it to work for lunch. Whatever time of day you choose to make it for, it's a foolproof make-ahead meal that you won't regret trying!

12 Ingredients

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Hearty Lentil Soup

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WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

Cook bacon and garlic. Drain the fat thoroughly. Return the mixture to your stock pot.

Add remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft but firm. If you want a creamy texture, puree half the soup in a blender and return to the pot.

Smart Nutrition

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bacon Flavor Boost 🥓
Render the bacon slowly to extract maximum flavor, using the rendered fat to sauté your vegetables for a deeper, richer taste profile.
Lentil Sorting Secret 🫘
Always rinse and sort lentils before cooking to remove any small stones or debris, ensuring a clean and smooth soup texture.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add the lemon juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the soup's flavors and cut through the richness of the bacon.
Layered Seasoning Technique 🧂
Season in layers - salt the bacon, season the vegetables, and taste and adjust the final seasoning just before serving to build complex flavor.
Herb Infusion Method 🌿
Tie the bay leaf in a small cheesecloth bundle for easy removal and to prevent leaves from floating throughout the soup.