SLOW-COOKER LENTIL AND CANADIAN BACON SOUP

Slow-Cooker Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup image

Lentils and smoky meats like lean Canadian bacon have a mutual attraction and taste great in this chunky and thick chill-chasing soup.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 medium potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) dried lentils (2 1/4 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 package (6 oz) sliced Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g