Name: Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium (150g) brown onion, chopped finely; 4 bacon rashers, chopped finely; 2 sticks (300g) celery, trimmed, chopped coarsely; 2 medium (240g) carrots, chopped coarsely; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cup (200g) red lentils; 1 litre (4 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives; salt and freshly ground pepper

Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup

A healthy meal has never been easier than with this effortless soup. Bacon adds a crisp, salty flavour while carrots, celery and lentils pack this meal with nutrition.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium (150g) brown onion, chopped finely

4 bacon rashers, chopped finely

2 sticks (300g) celery, trimmed, chopped coarsely

2 medium (240g) carrots, chopped coarsely

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 cup (200g) red lentils

1 litre (4 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

1.Heat oil in large saucepan; cook the onion, bacon, celery, carrots and garlic over high heat until softened.

2.Add the lentils, then stock; bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for about 15 minutes or until vegetables and lentil are tender. Stir in chives; season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

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