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Lentil Soup With Balsamic Roasted Winter Vegetables
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces)
1 2/3 cups cubed peeled parsnips (about 8 ounces)
1 2/3 cups cubed peeled carrots (about 8 ounces)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped pancetta
1 cup chopped shallot (about 6 large)
1 cup chopped red onion (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups dried lentils
6 cups chicken broth, divided
8 cups swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about 9 ounces)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Combine sweet potato, parsnip, carrot, 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, and salt in a large bowl; toss well.
3. Arrange vegetable mixture in a single layer on a large foil-lined jelly-roll pan; bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
4. Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; set aside.
5. Add shallots and onion to drippings in pan; cook 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, thyme, garlic, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
7. Add wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add pancetta, lentils, and 4 cups broth to pan.
8. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups broth and roasted vegetables to pan, and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
9. Add chard, and cook 2 minutes or until wilted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com