Easy Lentil Potato Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
A warm and comforting lentil potato soup enriched with the smoky flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 medium potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the potatoes and lentils, then add broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use smoked paprika for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Easy Lentil Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon Soup