Cook's Illustrated Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

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Cook's Illustrated Hearty Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. Fry bacon in large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in lentils, salt, and pepper to taste; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until vegetables are softened and lentils have darkened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Uncover, increase heat to high, add wine, and bring to simmer.
  7. Add chicken broth and water; bring to boil, cover partially, and reduce heat to low.
  8. Simmer until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 30 to 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
  9. Puree 3 cups soup in blender until smooth, then return to pot; stir in vinegar and heat soup over medium-low until hot, about 5 minutes.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and serve, garnishing each bowl with some of remaining parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 239.54 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 12%
Cholesterol 9.24mg 3%
Sodium 555.24mg 23%
Potassium 633.44mg 13%
Total Carbs 27.05g 9%
Sugars 3.23g 13%
Dietary Fiber 11.19g 45%
Protein 14.39g 29%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 52.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.41 Kcal (278 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.15g 12%
Cholesterol 2.56mg 3%
Sodium 153.94mg 23%
Potassium 175.63mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.5g 9%
Sugars 0.89g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 45%
Protein 3.99g 29%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 14.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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