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Sunset Smoky Lentil Soup

Posted by The Laundry Moms - March 28, 2013 - Dinner FP, Health, Lunch FP, Recipes, Trim Healthy Mama
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Dinners for Families, Lentils, Recipes, Soup Recipe

Sunset Smoky Lentil Soup

Spring Season has arrived! Due to daylight savings time, and the warmer evenings it feels good to stay outside a bit later and enjoy the sunset with your family over dinner.We enjoy soups in our family, growing up it was a staple in our household and that tradition has carried over for my family as well with a soup night each week. I vary the soups by the other meals I might be making during the week, and the leftovers I have in the fridge.The Smoky Lentil Soup would probably be something you say is appropriate for the winter season, its a warm and hearty soup, however with the extended nights out on the porch it’s perfect to enjoy a bowl of soup …especially this one!

This soup is quick and easy to make for a delicious weeknight and pleases the entire crowd.  Serve this soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches or even a simple garden salad will do to keep them coming back for mmm more!
Recipes, Dinners for Families, Soup Recipe, Lentils

*I omit the smoked paprika out of the base of the soup and will sprinkle some on for those that wish for a little kick.  Especially with little ones around if they are not use to it, they may not enjoy the meal as much.

Smoky Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

3 thick-cut turkey bacon slices

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 Tbs. tomato paste

1 tsp. smoked paprika* (omit if necessary- sprinkle over individual portions)

1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained

3/4 cup Red Chief lentils, picked over and rinsed

4 cups chicken broth

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Sour cream for garnish (or I prefer yogurt)

Method:

In a dutch oven pot or chili pot, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato paste and paprika* (or omit at this time). Cover and cook until the vegetables just start to soften, about 25 minutes, opening the lid occasionally to stir. Add the tomatoes, lentils and broth. Cover and cook on medium-high heat until the lentils are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Test to check how tender your vegetables and lentils are prior to starting the blend process.  Adjust heat or time if necessary.

While soup is cooking preheat a griddle or saute pan over medium-high heat.  Add the bacon and cook until crisp (about 5 to 6 minutes).  Drain on paper towels.  Chop the bacon into coarse pieces.

Then, using an immersion blender, pulse 5 times to lightly puree some of the soup mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the soup into warmed bowls and garnish with sour cream (or yogurt) and the turkey bacon.

Serves 4-6

 

***NOTE: On the Trim Healthy Mama Plan as long as this recipe serves 6 it works in a FP setting! 

 

tlm-naomi  Laundry Mom~Naomi♥

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4 comments on “Sunset Smoky Lentil Soup”

  1. Kali says:
    March 28, 2013 at 9:03 am

    I’m always amazed at how much my kids really enjoy lentil soups…this recipe looks delish! I find soups like this are a great meal to pass along to a family with a new baby or a sick family member. Thanks for this Naomi!

    Reply
    • Naomi Masi says:
      March 30, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      Thank you Kail! Yes, it is surprising how kids will gobble this up. Enjoy 🙂

  2. Elizabeth says:
    August 29, 2019 at 9:01 am

    Could this be made by cooking all day in a crockpot? How might I adjust it if so?

    Reply
    • laundrymoms says:
      August 30, 2019 at 8:24 am

      Hi Elizabeth!

      I imagine you could cook in the crockpot all day. I’m not sure how you would adjust it but I would probably just add all the ingredients and cook? Let us know how it turns out!

      ~ Meggan 🙂

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