Red Lentil And Bacon Soup

The best soup - serve with crusty bread for a great meal

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Preparation Time

h m

Cook Time

h m

Servings

8

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1:

  • Bring 2.5 litres of water to the boil in a large pot

    • Step 2:

  • chop up all the veg except 2 carrots into small cubes

    • Step 3:

  • grate the remaining 2 carrots

    • Step 4:

  • add veg and stock cubes to water

    • Step 5:

  • cut bacon into small chunks and add to pot

    • Step 6:

  • rinse lentils in cold water and add to pot

    • Step 7:

  • simmer slowly for 1hr, removing the scum as you go.

    • Step 8:

  • add salt/pepper to taste.

    • Step 9:

  • Step 10:

  • for best results leave soup for at least 4hrs before serving for flavour to intensify.