Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup

Name: Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, chopped; 1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 4 cups chicken stock

My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. —Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California.

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
4 cups chicken stock

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until carrots and onion are tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer.
Add lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Top each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 314 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 17g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Hearty Lentil Soup in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2016

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Lynda1111

Apr 21, 2017

I was looking for a nourishing, hot meal on a cold day & this recipe just looked good. So I made it. Delicious! This was a winner with my family because they liked the flavor. It was a winner with me because it was easy & quick to prepare. I have made this several times since Jan. 2017 & this recipe is one that will be made repeatedly. It's a keeper!