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Loading...| 3 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 2 small onions , finely chopped | |
| 6 garlic cloves , minced | |
| 2 celery ribs , sliced | |
| 4 ounces bacon , cut into 1/4 inch strips crosswise | |
| 1 1/3 cups lentils ( Lentilles de Puy , small green French lentils ) | |
| 2 cans diced tomatoes | |
| 5 cups vegetable stock | |
| 3 sprigs thyme | |
| 2 bay leaves | |
| sea salt and pepper |
| 1. | Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. |
| 2. | Add onions, garlic, celery and bacon, cook until bacon is crispy. |
| 3. | Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. |
| 4. | Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft. |
| 5. | Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs, puree soup using a blender or immersion blender. |
| 6. | Serve hot with crusty bread and enjoy! |
This soup is hearty, comforting and perfect for a cold winter night.
It is packed with flavor and nutrients from the lentils, bacon and vegetables.
The soup takes about 45 minutes to cook, but it’s worth the wait.
It may not be suitable for vegans or vegetarians due to the bacon.
This soup is a good source of protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
Lentils are known for their cholesterol-lowering effect and can also help stabilize blood sugar levels.
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