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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon

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  • 305 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $7

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
    • 💧 6 cups water
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🥓 ½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped
    • Garlic powder

STEPS

1

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.

2

Heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.

3

Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

260

Calories

  • 18
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 For a spicier version, add some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne powder to the skillet while cooking the bacon and onion.Serve with corn bread or a side of crusty bread for a hearty meal.For added depth of flavor, use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water.If you prefer a thicker soup, blend a portion of the cooked soup and stir it back in.