Hearty Lentil Soup

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!

Author: Yummly

Category: Other

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 245 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - bacon
2 cloves - garlic
1 cup - celery
1 cup - carrots
2 - tomatoes
1 lb - lentils
3 quarts - water
1 ½ teaspoons - salt
1 - bay leaf
⅛ - basil
⅛ - hot sauce
⅛ - lemon juice

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.