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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (278g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 teaspoons bacon bits
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 9		(3%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.0g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 637mg		26%
Potassium 823mg		23%
Total Carbohydrate 48.7g		16%
	Dietary Fiber 23.1g	92%
	Sugars 3.4g
Protein 19.4g		38%
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Spicy-Smoky-Soulful Lentil Soup

Recipe #76250 | 1¼ hours | 25 min prep | add private note

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By: EdsGirlAngie
Nov 12, 2003

This soup was created on a windy, stormy fall evening, when all I wanted to do was come home from work and make something satisfying yet quick and easy. It's "soulful" because you don't have to hurt a soul to prepare it; it's quite vegetarian-friendly. Of course, the ingredients can be modified to accommodate carnivores - use real bacon instead of bacon bits, or beef broth instead of vegetable broth. For less sodium, you can prepare your own broth, or use just water. The spiciness can also be adjusted to individual tastes, but I like it just like this. Don't be afraid of the amount of Tabasco sauce here; you're using Tabasco's new chipotle variety - kind of like a spicy steak sauce that can be used as a condiment. I like to serve this with saltine crackers, or garlic bread (with or without ooey, gooey cheese!). One other note: don't add salt to beans while they're cooking. It can interfere with the cooking process and make them take longer to finish. Always add salt to beans after they're tender.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

olive oil, for sauteing (about 2 tbsp.)
2 small onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
6 teaspoons bacon bits
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 (1 ounce) can vegetable broth
3-4 cups water (or more broth)
4 teaspoons Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (or to taste)

Directions

1
In large pot, sauté onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.
2
When transparent (not browned) add oregano, cumin, parsley and bacon bits.
3
Sauté a bit longer, then add vegetable broth and lentils.
4
Stir, then add 2 cups of water (or more broth).
5
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Uncover, add 1 to 2 more cups of water (use your judgment) and add the chipotle Tabasco, salt and Liquid Smoke.
7
Cook uncovered over low heat for approximately another 20 to 30 minutes.

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From: Raquel Grinnell

On Nov 23, 2009

My husband and I loved this soup!! Made a few changes; didn't have bacon bits and so substituted spicy italian sausage instead, smoked paprika instead of liquid smoke added at the end of the vegetable saute, and chicken broth instead of veggie. Had a bit of leftover sauteed spinach from dinner and threw it in at the end, too. While the sausage wasn't entirely successful, it showed me what I'd like to do next time - a smoked ham hock for added smokiness. LOVE the spicy kick of the Chipotle Tabasco in this. I'm a big lentil soup fan and have tried many versions; this is definitely one of the top three!

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From: Chef #725332

On Aug 7, 2009

This is great! I totally cheated and just threw it all in the crockpot (just chop & dump, no saute). I didn't use the liquid smoke or the tabasco and I subbed bacon bits for some spicy sausage links (left whole during cook time then chopped & put back to serve). Did this on low for 7 hours.

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From: Kevin Young

On Jul 13, 2004

I don't think I've ever enjoyed a lentil dish as much as this one! This was a great soup. I did change one thing since I didn't have Baco's. I just cooked up about a half a pound of sliced bacon with the onions and garlic, then followed the rest of the directions exactly and this dish came out so good. I personally like things spicy so if it was just for me (not the rest of the family) I'd double the amount of Tabasco, other than that, it's perfect. Thanks so much for a great new soup which I'll be making again.

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From: sugarpea

On Nov 26, 2003

Love the flavor of this soup! This is one of the better lentil soups I've ever made. It has the added bonus of being quite quick and easy to make. Thank you so much, EdsGirl.

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