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RED LENTIL & BACON SOUP

In January this soup will be especially welcome in the cold weather. Homemade soup has many advantages, it’s not only very tasty but is cheaper than buying cans or packets.

This is just the soup for cold days, it’s so comforting and is very nutritious too.

Make the full quantity because any left over can be frozen for another day.

Ingredients:

  • 25g (1oz) butter or margarine
  • 1 onion - chopped
  • 1 carrot – diced
  • 1 celery stick – diced
  • 1 small potato – diced
  • 2 garlic cloves – crushed
  • 3 lean back bacon rashers – diced
  • 175g (6oz) red lentils
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • 3 pints chicken stock
  • 1 bayleaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs

Method:

In a large pan melt the fat, add the onion, carrot, celery, potato, garlic and bacon. Cook gently until they begin to soften.

Add the lentils, tomato purée, bayleaf and herbs with the stock.

Bring to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are soft.

Remove the bayleaf and blend the soup in a liquidizer or with a hand blender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve - sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley and grated cheese (optional).

Posted in Recipes on Jan 01, 2015