The combination of flavors that top this delicious soup favorite are what makes it  special.

Savory Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 bag green lentils
• 7 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 6 ounces goats cheese

Saute onions and 3 slices bacon in butter in bottom of large stock pot. When wilted, add broth and lentils. Simmer on medium-low, stirring frequently, for at least 35 minutes, and up to 3 hours, adding liquid as needed for desired consistency (thick is ok). When soup is near done, cook remaining bacon until crisp in frying pan on stove. Remove bacon from pan and add spinach to pan. Cook spinach in bacon fat until cooked through. Top soup with crumbled pieces of bacon, spinach and crumbled goats cheese.

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This light and fluffy quiche recipe is perfect to use with any fillings. Some examples would be bacon or sausage, spinach and mushrooms, tomatoes and artichoke hearts…. you get the idea. Use this same recipe, and add whatever you choose. If you are adding vegetables, soften them in butter in a pan on the stove for about 4 minutes for best results. It is creamy while still fluffy and absolutely delicious.

Creamy Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cheddar or cheddar/jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pie crust into pie tin, prick with fork, and prebake for 9 minutes. Whisk together eggs and milk. Add Parmesan cheese and stir to blend. Add fillings of your choice to prebaked pie crust, top with shredded cheese, and pour eggs over. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, or until firm.

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