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Lentil and potato soup with crispy bacon is really easy to make. With just four ingredients you can have this recipe on the table in less than one hour!
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Lentil and Potato Soup With Crispy Bacon

Lentil and potato soup with crispy bacon is really easy to make. With just four ingredients you can have this recipe on the table in less than one hour!
Course Lunch
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 382kcal
Author Neil

Ingredients

  • 180 g Red split lentils
  • 230 g White potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 L Vegetable stock
  • 6 Rashers of lean bacon I use turkey bacon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Put the lentils, potatoes and stock into a large saucepan.
  • Bring the contents of the saucepan to the boil and simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
  • Whilst the soup is simmering grill the bacon and set aside to cool, then chop into pieces.
  • When the soup has cooked and the lentils and potatoes are completely softened remove to a blender, or use a stick blender to puree.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan, re-heat and season to taste.
  • Serve in bowls and top with the bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.5g | Protein: 17.6g | Fat: 17.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 28.7mg | Sodium: 337.1mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3.4mg