Lentil Stew for One

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon lentil stew, lentil soup for one, single serving stew, stew for one

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 1 serving

Green lentils simmered with bacon, kale, carrot, and tomato in chicken broth, topped with Parmesan.

Ingredients

1 slice bacon
¼ cup chopped onion
1 small carrot chopped
¼ cup chopped kale
1 garlic clove minced
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup dry green lentils
8 grape tomatoes halved, or 1 medium chopped tomato
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
⅛ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp grated Parmesan optional topping

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, and kale and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook 30 seconds more.
Rinse the lentils and add them with the tomato, broth, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the salt and crumble the bacon over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if you like.

Notes

The finished stew can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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, ½ tsp Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, ¼ cup dry green lentils counted as dry lentils, tomatoes (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.