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Lentil Soup with Turkey Bacon




Source of Recipe


The Best Life Diet






Recipe Introduction


With 18 g of fiber per serving, this soup helps bring you up to the day's fiber recommendation.





List of Ingredients



• 1 T olive oil
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 2/3 cup chopped carrot
  
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  
• 3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
  
• 5-6 cups fat-free chicken broth
  
• one 14-1/2 oz can crushed tomatoes
  
• 3 sage leaves, finely chopped
  
• 2 large fresh thyme sprigs, finely chopped
  
• 1 rosemary sprig, finely chopped
  
• salt and pepper, to taste
  
• 2 T chopped fresh cilantro (parsley may be substituted)
  






Instructions



1. In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, and bacon until the vegatbles are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
   
2. Stir in the lentils. Add 5 cups chicken broth, tomatoes, sage, thyme, and rosemary; turn up to high, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the flame to medium-low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
   
3. Transfer 4 cups of the soup to a food processor or blender. Puree on low speed until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
   
4. To serve, bring the soup back to a simmer, thinning it by adding more broth, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
   






Final Comments


Serves 6