
Tasty
Lentil Soup
First appeared in Grainews in September 2018

½ c.
raw lentils (or 2 c. cooked beans)
2 T.
olive oil
1
onion, chopped
4
slices smoked bacon, chopped
4
cloves garlic, minced
1
sweet bell pepper, diced
4 c.
chicken stock
1 c.
cooked shredded chicken
a handful of dried wild mushrooms
thyme, curry powder, cumin or other herbs and spices to taste
lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions

Cook the lentils and mushrooms in unsalted water in separate pots until tender. Reserve with their cooking water. Heat the oil and sauté onion, bacon, garlic, and pepper until bacon is nearly crisp. Add seasoning to taste, along with the lentils and mushrooms and their cooking water, stock, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then add remaining ingredients.

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