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Hearty Lentil Soup
Instructions
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Cook bacon and garlic. Drain the fat thoroughly. Return the mixture to your stock pot.
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Add remaining ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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