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Lentil Soup

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Level: Easy

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Description

Lentil, bacon and oregano soup. The series continues.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 whole Leeks, Halved, Rinsed And Thinly Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons Oregano Leaves
  • 7 ounces, weight Bacon, Roughly Chopped (plus 3 Slices For Garnish)
  • ¾ pounds, 2-⅛ ounces, weight Lentils, Rinsed And Drained
  • 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Plum Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 4 cups, 3 tablespoons, 1-⅞ teaspoons, ¼ pinches Chicken Stock
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt And Pepper
  • 1 pinch Fresh Oregano (garnish)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When oil gets hot, add in the leeks, garlic, oregano and chopped bacon. Cook for ten minutes until bacon browns up a bit.
3. Add in the lentils, stock and tomatoes with juice. Season and bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for twenty minutes.
3. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with some oregano leaves and a slice of bacon.

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Katie on 9.12.2012

What a great way to jazz up lentils! My two year old and my husband liked this meal! It’s so nice when everyone’s pleased! :) Economical too!

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Just looking for some good healthy food on 12.31.2011

This was so good. I loved the combination of bacon,tomato, and lentils.we served each bowl with a dash of hot sauce.

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