MIXED LEGUME SOUP

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My brother began growing legumes a few years back, so I've been trying many different recipes. Everyone enjoys the comforting old-fashioned flavor of this vegetable soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup dried yellow split peas
3/4 cup dried green split peas
3 quarts beef broth
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the lentils and peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.