Simple Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon
Simple Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon is a hearty warm soup loaded with veggies. Soups are a delicious way to get in some extra vegetables, my kids love this soup. Try this lentil vegetable soup recipe for your next family dinner.
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Simple Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon
I tried lentils by accident when my boys were little. One of them threw a bag of lentils into the cart and I didn’t even realize I had bought them until I got home. So I knew I had to come up with something delicious to make with them, and if you have followed me for awhile, you will know that I LOVE soup. Soups are so flavorful and delicious. And veggie soups are good for you too!
This lentil vegetable soup recipe is perfect for a chilly day, one of my favorite fall soup recipes. It’s so hearty and warm, but also so good for you. My recipe is packed full of veggies!
Lentils are really good for you. They are full of protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. They are low in calories, have almost no fat and leave you feeling full. That’s why I love this hearty soup for fall. It feels like an indulgence, but you are actually doing yourself a favor eating this.
Soup is a good way to use up any vegetables you have left in your refrigerator. I like to use carrots, celery, corn, potatoes and kale. The good thing is that if you don’t have a certain vegetable, it’s not a big deal, you can substitute something else you do have. Or if you have canned items in your pantry, use those! Check out how to keep a well stocked pantry for beginners here.
How to make Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon
My favorite way to make this soup in my dutch oven. Dutch Ovens hold the heat in well to keep the soup warm and ready for another bowl. 🙂 Here is a great choice for a dutch oven. If you do not have a dutch oven, you can use a big pot.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Dry Green Lentils
- 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 Stalks Celery, diced
- 1/2 White Onion, diced
- 1 Large Russet Potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups Chicken stock (veggie or beef if you prefer)
- 1 cup Corn
- 2 cups Kale, chopped
- 14.5 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 T Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Directions For Lentil Veggie Soup
First, cook the lentils. You can cook them according to package directions but here is what I do-Put the lentils in a large pot with water. Bring your lentils to a boil, then cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
While your lentils are cooking, start your soup in the dutch oven or pot. Put your chicken stock, carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes into the dutch oven. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
After this your lentils should be done, drain them.
Add lentils, kale, corn, crushed tomatoes, Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb, Cayenne, and bacon bits. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes to get all those flavors together.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
Tips For Cooking Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon
- I like to use the Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning because it has lots of delicious seasonings in one, without the added salt. If you do not have this seasoning you can use garlic powder or garlic salt.
- The amount of cayenne added to this does not make the soup spicy, but just gives it a little edge in the background. You can leave this out if you prefer.
- I use bacon bits in my soup recipes because I like quick cooking soups and use items from my pantry. If you prefer using fresh bacon, you can do that as well.
For Vegetarian: Leave out the bacon bits and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Simple Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon
Healthy, simply, and hearty. Lentil Veggie Soup with Bacon is the perfect soup to warm you up on a chilly night!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Dry Green Lentils
- 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 Stalks Celery, diced
- 1/2 White Onion, diced
- 1 Large Russet Potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups Chicken stock
- 1 cup Corn
- 2 cups Kale, chopped
- 14.5 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 T Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- First cook 2 cups of lentils in 8 cups of water, as directed on package.
- In a separate pot, while the lentils are cooking, add chicken broth, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil, then cook 10 minutes.
- Next add the lentils, corn, kale, tomatoes, bacon bits, Mrs. Dash, cayenne and salt and pepper. Let cook 15 to 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 671mgCarbohydrates: 37gNet Carbohydrates: 25gFiber: 12gSugar: 6gProtein: 15g
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[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Simple Lentil Veggie Soup – Healthy, simply, and hearty. Perfect soup to warm you up on a chilly night! – dry lentils, carrots (peeled and chopped), onion (chopped), Chicken Broth, celery (chopped), corn, kale (chopped), crushed tomaotes (in a tomato puree ), bacon bits, Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning, cayenne pepper (Or more depending on the spice level you like), Salt and pepper to taste, , First cook 2 cups of lentils in 8 cups of water, as directed on package.; In a separate pot, while the lentils are cooking, add chicken broth, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil, then cook 10 minutes.; Next add the lentils, corn, kale, tomatoes, bacon bits, Mrs. Dash, cayenne and salt and pepper. Let cook 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy! ; ; – NUTRITION INFO: 185 calories, 1 g fat, 39 carbs, 15 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 15 g protein – Recipes – Soups and Stews – healthy – soup[/wpurp-searchable-recipe]