LENTIL & TOMATO SOUP

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This is a really quick to put together and good for those cold winter days. Now that my husband doesn't eat meat, I use vegetarian stock and leave out the bacon.

Provided by Nic2371

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, finely sliced
2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
4 ounces dried red lentils
1 pint vegetable stock or 1 pint chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can italian chopped tomatoes
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons double cream, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter (or oil) and cook onion and bacon till beginning to brown.
  • Stir in lentils, add stock, tomatoes and their juice and stir well.
  • Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 mins until lentils are cooked.
  • Liquidise soup in blender, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with a swirl of cream, serve with crusty bread or toast.

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