Savory Lentil Soup
Author: Kelly Donlea
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.
