Creamy Lentil Bacon Topped Soup

Indulge in the hearty comfort of Creamy Lentil Bacon Topped Soup, a velvety blend of nutritious green lentils, aromatic vegetables, and rich spices like cumin and smoked paprika. This soul-warming soup achieves a luxurious texture with the addition of heavy cream and is finished with a savory crunch of crispy bacon crumbles and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, it’s a protein-packed meal that can be made in under an hour. Whether you’re serving this creamy soup as a satisfying main course or an elegant starter, it’s a bowl of pure comfort ideal for any season.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry green lentils
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 stalk Celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Bacon slices, cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rinsed lentils, chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with crumbled crispy bacon and freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1958.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1819.9

Total Fat 94.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 160.8mg	0%
Sodium 6922.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 76.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.5mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 3189.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 36.4%