Lentil Soup With Bacon Recipe

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat fry the bacon until browned. Add the vegetables (onions - celery) and cook until onions are tender. Str in ham, lentils and spices (salt - bay leaves) and 8 cups of water. Cover, simmer over low heat for one hour or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves. add lemon juice and more salt if desired.

Tips

No special items needed.

Linky

Pretty much how I make lentil soup, but with bacon. And who doesn't love bacon!! Yum!

dienia b

Simple . really good made in my rice cooker fast

Gerry

A hardy great tasting soup I enjoyed. I was a touch short on the ham and as I remembered from back when went with a tablespoon of vinegar instead of lemon juice. Froze the extra in screw top serving size freezer containers, and yes this soup is very freezer friendly its been added to my soup cookbook.

ArleneG

Very hardy soup and we loved it. I made the whole amount so I could freeze the leftovers. It was so good!

TeresaS

Hubby gave this the most stars possible...he loved it...this was very easy to prepare and it makes a lot...I cut the recipe in half and he ate a whole bowl full and I think there's still enough for 4 more servings...he used vinegar instead of the lemon juice...his family is from Germany and that's what they use...old habits are hard to break...made for "Bill Board" tag game... 3/2/2025 update...this is my go to recipe for lentil soup...the hubby and I both love it...this time I used Kielbasa instead of ham...still great...there's leftover's for lunch and I have more in the freezer...this really makes a quick lunch while doing your chores...hubby says it's "Man" food...