Best 6 Lentil Bacon And Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with our lentil, bacon, and bean soup. This comforting dish is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, featuring smoky bacon, tender lentils, and a variety of beans swimming in a savory broth. The addition of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices elevates the soup to a symphony of flavors. Discover how to craft this satisfying soup with our easy-to-follow recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and cooking tips. Treat yourself to a warm and nourishing bowl of lentil, bacon, and bean soup today.

Also, explore our collection of equally enticing recipes, including a zesty southwest lentil soup bursting with Mexican flavors, a creamy vegan lentil soup for a plant-based delight, and a smoky lentil and sausage soup that's perfect for a cozy meal. Each recipe offers a unique culinary journey, catering to diverse preferences and dietary choices.

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LENTIL & BACON SOUP



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Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 x 70g packs pancetta cubes
1 carrot (about 120g), finely diced
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 chilli, sliced
2 low-salt stock cubes
250g red lentils, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, 1 pack of pancetta and the carrot. Cook on a low to medium heat for 10 minutes until the onions are soft.
  • Add the cumin, turmeric, garlic and chilli and cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes until the aromas are released.
  • Pour in 1.25 litres of boiling water, crumble in the stock cubes and add the lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally to ensure the lentils aren't sticking.
  • Meanwhile, fry the remaining lardons in a small frying pan for about 10 minutes until crispy. You don't need to add any oil as plenty will run from the pancetta.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of crispy lardons on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 19.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6.6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50.6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.3 grams sugar, Fiber 7.7 grams fiber, Protein 29.5 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

LENTIL, BACON AND BEAN SOUP



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This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want to cook up extra-I think it's even better the next day! -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bacon strips, chopped
6 medium carrots, chopped
2 small onions, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine or additional chicken stock
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each ) lentils, rinsed and drained
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir carrots and onions in bacon drippings until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add stock and wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in butter beans, lentils and bacon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover; continue simmering until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON AND HERBS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork     Vegetable     Low Fat     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lentil     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 slice bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
7 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups dried lentils (about 12 1/2 ounces)
2 large fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions

Steps:

  • Combine onion, celery, carrot, bacon and garlic in heavy Dutch oven. Stir over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover; add 7 cups broth, lentils, thyme and bay leaf and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Transfer half of soup to processor; cool slightly. Puree until smooth. Return puree to Dutch oven. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine parsley and chives in small bowl. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle parsley mixture over and serve.

BACON LENTIL SOUP



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I don't remember exactly where I got this recipe, but I found it when I was looking for a way to use up leftover bacon. This is a great fall or winter dish. Serve with some Parmesan cheese toasts. It is even better the 2nd day!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 slice bacon, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
7 cups chicken stock
2 cups dried brown lentils
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine onion, celery carrot, bacon and garlic in a large pan. Stir over medium heat on med-high for two minutes.
  • Reduce heat to med-low and cover. Continue to cook until the veggies are tender; about 7 minutes.
  • Uncover and add broth, lentils, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally; about 30-45 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 30.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 36.5

COMPLEX AND CREAMY LENTIL & BACON SOUP



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I wanted to do a lentil bacon soup but I had the idea of something smooth. I took a basic sauce and blended it in with some vegetables, stock and spices. Actually I don't know if this has been done before...Anyway; the result, a weird recipe yet delicious. At least is what I thought when coming for the second plate...Now, it has nice little flavour surprises that release in your mouth when you start to taste. Instead of stock cube, you can use your own stock or bouillon, the idea is to give some background to the flavour. At the end, you can always add as much bacon as you want. Is my first recipe, and I hope you will enjoy it as I did. Salud!

Provided by Purpurea

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups water
1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small beetroot (raw)
1 medium carrot
1 medium potato
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 chicken stock cube
6 whole black peppercorns
4 cloves
4 slices rindless smoked streaky bacon
4 tablespoons double cream (as a garnishing touch) (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop onion and garlic finely. Saute -medium heat- in olive oil for 5 minutes. If it starts to burn, sprinkle some water.
  • Add the cumin to the onion. Saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Apart, in a deep pan, put the lentils with the water and bring to boil. Boil vigorously for 10 minutes.
  • Whilst the lentils are boiling, add the tomatoes to the onion sauce. Bring the heat to low and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the basil, thyme, paprika, cloves and pepper to the sauce.
  • Meanwhile, dice the beetroot, potato and carrot.
  • When the 10 minutes of the boiling lentils have concluded, add the remaining vegetables. Bring the heat low to simmer.
  • Add the sauce to the lentils.
  • Add the cube of chicken stock.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and blend. If the blender is too full you can do it in two batches. Remember: is a hot soup, so it will tend to be explosive in the blender.
  • Bring back to the pan.
  • If the cream is too thick, add more water to make the soup the desired consistency.
  • Chop the bacon in pieces.
  • In a pan, fry it without oil until golden/brown.
  • When serving the soup, add the pieces of bacon to every dish. Stir them inches
  • Sprinkle each dish with a tablespoon of doublecream.
  • Voilá!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 1030.9, Carbohydrate 99.6, Fiber 37.5, Sugar 14, Protein 36.3

LENTIL & BACON SOUP



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Wonderful on a cold snowy night served with homemade cornbread with maple butter and fried potatoes.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dried lentils
8 cups cold water
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
4 -5 slices bacon, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large bay leaf

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven.
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 639.5, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 4, Protein 16

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils for a more complex flavor. Lentils come in a variety of colors and sizes, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For this soup, we recommend using a combination of brown, green, and red lentils.
  • Don't overcook the lentils. Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy.
  • Add the vegetables last. The vegetables in this soup should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Adding them too early will cause them to become overcooked and mushy.
  • Season to taste. This soup is very versatile and can be seasoned to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, smoked paprika, or cumin if you like. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Lentil, bacon, and bean soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very affordable and easy-to-make soup. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this lentil, bacon, and bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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