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Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson; 1 cup French lentils (lentilles du Puy) or common brown or green lentils; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; A few tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Prep 25m

Cook 45m

Total 1h 10m

This savory lentil soup recipe is packed with flavor and hearty ingredients like bacon, carrots, and celery. Simmered with diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fragrant seasonings like thyme and bay leaves, this soup is the perfect cozy and comforting meal for a chilly day. Optional garnish with fresh parsley.