Creamy Lentil Bacon Topped Soup
Indulge in the hearty comfort of Creamy Lentil Bacon Topped Soup, a velvety blend of nutritious green lentils, aromatic vegetables, and rich spices like cumin and smoked paprika. This soul-warming soup achieves a luxurious texture with the addition of heavy cream and is finished with a savory crunch of crispy bacon crumbles and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, it’s a protein-packed meal that can be made in under an hour. Whether you’re serving this creamy soup as a satisfying main course or an elegant starter, it’s a bowl of pure comfort ideal for any season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry green lentils
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 1 stalk Celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Bacon slices, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crumbled crispy bacon and freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 6922 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3189 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
