Bacon and Lentil Soup
From ‘One Pot’ by Marks and Spencer
Servings Prep Time
4 15minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat a large, heavy based saucepan or flame-proof casserole and cook the bacon over a medium heat, stirring for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, turnip and potato (if using) and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the lentils and bouquet garni and pour in the water or stock.
  4. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lentils are tender.
  5. Remove and discard the bouquet garni and season the soup to taste with salt and pepper if necessary.