Dried lentils, vegetable broth, sliced Canadian-style bacon, chopped carrots, cubed potato, chopped onion, chopped celery, water, dried thyme leaves, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper are added to
a crock pot and slow cooked all day or overnight.
Ingredients -
1 (16 ounces) package Dried Lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 (14-1/2 ounces each) cans Vegetable Broth
1 (6 ounces) package sliced Canadian-Style Bacon, coarsely chopped
2 medium Carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium Baking Potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium White or Yellow Onion, chopped
1 medium Celery Stalk, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups Water
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients in large crock pot. Give good stir.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 9 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.
3. Stir well before serving.
Lentil Soup Tip
Storing Dry Lentils
Dry lentils will take on moisture as they are stored, so it is not a good idea to mix lentils purchased at different times as their moisture content may be very different. Store dried lentils in their packaging or in airtight containers in
a cool, dry location.
Lentil Soup Tip
Baking Potatoes
Baking potatoes are also referred to as floury potatoes or mashing potatoes. The texture when cooked will be mealy and they break apart easily after being cooked. Baking potatoes are available at most supermarkets individually or packaged in
large plastic bags.
