SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH BACON

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon image

This recipe is so cheap and so basic it will please anyone's empty belly, great for the cold, wet winters (even dry ones), and smells so delectable while cooking. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your own liking. Serve with corn bread.

Provided by Jen Vanleeuwen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
6 cups water, or as needed
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped, or more to taste
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
  • Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 223.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Cooking Village
[email protected]

I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Sophia Wilson
[email protected]

This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it all week.


Sara Garland
[email protected]

I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out great!


Abdulwahid khan
[email protected]

This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Rana Abdul wahab
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was really good.


Ssempira Devis
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Dat boi N/A
[email protected]

I love that this soup is made with bacon. It adds so much flavor.


Llyan slim
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Kash Kash
[email protected]

I've never made lentil soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great!


daniel gabriel
[email protected]

This soup is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Adil Mughal
[email protected]

I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the bacon adds a great flavor.


Md Kausarislam
[email protected]

This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible.