Lentil Soup with Cream, Topped with Bacon Bits

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups chopped leeks (tender part of the green and all of the white)3 slices of bacon1 cup chopped onion2 cups chopped russet potatoes3/4 cup chopped carrots1 cup lentils3 cups water2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup Half and Half2 tablespoons dry sherry
Directions
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, but leave fat in the pan.

Add onions and leeks and cook for 5 minutes.

Add veggies, lentils, water and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook at a simmer for 1 hour.

Puree the soup in a food processor or use an emersion blender.

Add the cream and sherry.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BARECHEF.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 225.5
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
  • Sodium: 598.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
  • Protein: 9.4 g

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