One-Pot Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
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Enjoy a hearty and healthy one-pot lentil soup made with turkey bacon and chicken ham. Perfect for a cozy meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups spinach
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in garlic and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg