French Lentil Soup
Travel the French countryside through this traditional lentil soup! Rich in flavor and satisfying to the soul, it's pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bacon , diced
- 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 medium carrots , diced
- 1/2 medium celeriac , aka celery root, diced
- 1 large leek , chopped, thoroughly rinsed and drained
- 6 cups quality chicken broth
- 1 cup French Le Puy lentils , aka French lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme , or 3/4 teaspoon dried
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a stock pot cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent and golden, 7-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the celeriac, leek and carrots and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the lentils and cook for another minute or two. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1032mgPotassium: 825mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3900IUVitamin C: 31.3mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 4mg
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