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Loading...| 2 lbs carrots , chopped | |
| 3 garlic cloves , chopped | |
| 2 sticks celery , chopped | |
| 2 large onions , roughly chopped | |
| 1/2 large swede , diced | |
| 1 lb washed potato , diced with skins left on | |
| 2 lbs bacon joint | |
| 2 pints water | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn | |
| 2 large bay leaves | |
| 2 lbs carrots , chopped | |
| 2 lbs washed potatoes , diced with skins left on | |
| 1/2 large swede , diced | |
| 2 large onions , finely chopped | |
| 3 large leeks , sliced | |
| 8 ounces red lentils | |
| cooked bacon , diced | |
| handful of chopped parsley |
| 1. | Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. |
| 2. | Add 2 lbs of chopped carrots, 3 chopped garlic cloves, and 2 chopped celery sticks to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened. |
| 3. | Add 2 large roughly chopped onions, 1/2 large diced swede, 1 lb of diced potatoes with skins left on, 2 pints of water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, and 2 large bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. |
| 4. | Add another 2 lbs of chopped carrots, 2 lbs of diced potatoes with skins left on, 1/2 large diced swede, 2 finely chopped onions, 3 sliced leeks, and 8 ounces of red lentils. Simmer for another 20 minutes until vegetables and lentils are cooked. |
| 5. | Remove bay leaves, blend soup until smooth, and serve topped with diced cooked bacon and chopped parsley. |
This hearty soup contains a range of vegetables and lentils, making it a healthy and filling meal.
Perfect for cold winter nights!
This recipe requires a lot of chopping and preparation time, so it may not be ideal for a quick and easy meal.
The vegetables and lentils in this soup provide a great source of fiber, which can aid in digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, lentils are packed with protein, iron, and other essential nutrients.
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