Lentil Soup for One

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon lentil soup, budget soup, green lentil soup, soup for one

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 1 serving

Green lentils simmered with bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

1 slice bacon diced into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup chopped onions
1 small carrot chopped
1 celery rib chopped
1 minced garlic clove
½ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup dry green lentils rinsed
½ cup canned diced tomatoes including some juices
1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Optional shredded Parmesan

Directions

Cook the bacon in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Move it to a paper towel and leave the drippings in the pan.
Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the lentils for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir the bacon back in and top with Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); bacon counted as cooked bacon, carrot counted as carrots, ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes counted as cayenne, ¼ cup dry green lentils counted as dry lentils. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.