Italian Lentil Soup: A Hearty, Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
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A warm and hearty Italian Lentil Soup with a flavorful twist from turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil to the pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Stir in garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach until wilted and add the crumbled bacon back to the pot.
Notes
- The soup can be enhanced with a splash of lemon juice for added brightness.
- Customize the soup by adding your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg