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French Bistro Style Lentil Soup

Indulge in the rustic charm of French Bistro Style Lentil Soup. Smoked bacon, onions, garlic, and parsley create a flavorful base complemented by butter, carrots, and celery. Simmered lentils absorb the rich essence, resulting in a comforting dish.
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: French Bistro Style Lentil Soup, french Style Lentil Soup Recipe, Lentil Soup with Bancon Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 123kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound smoked bacon, frozen and finely chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 parsley sprigs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups carrots. finely diced
  • 2 cups celery, finely diced
  • 2 quarts of water
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Black pepper freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  • Add the water and the lentils in a stock pan over medium heat and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Place the bacon in a saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the onions, garlic, and parsley and cook until the onions are translucent, 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter, carrots and celery. Add two cups of the lentil water to the bacon and vegetables, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Discard the parsley.
  • Add the bacon and vegetables mix to the lentils.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the lentils are soft, 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5638IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.3mg