Lentil Soup with Cauliflower and Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 slices bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips
1 onion, chopped
1 cup lentils
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1 bay leaf
9 cups water
1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into small florets (about 1 quart)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

In a large pot, cook the bacon strips until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat or, if there's less than 2 tablespoons, add enough olive oil to make up the amount.
Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the lentils, salt, pepper, rosemary, bay leaf, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add the cauliflower florets and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf.
Stir the parsley into the soup. Serve the soup topped with the bacon.
Variation: Substitute broccoli florets for the cauliflower. Add them after the lentils have cooked for about twenty-five minutes and then simmer until the broccoli is tender, five to ten minutes longer.
Wine Recommendation: Look to South Africa's native pinotage grape for something a little unusual to accompany this savory soup. Pinotage produces supple, spicy red wines with a smoky tang and a delicious berry fruitiness.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	401.85 Kcal (1682 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.4g	27%
Cholesterol	27.72mg	9%
Sodium	1509.48mg	63%
Potassium	1124.27mg	24%
Total Carbs	40.9g	14%
Sugars	5.51g	22%
Dietary Fiber	19.22g	77%
Protein	21.8g	44%
Vitamin C	92.4mg	154%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	140.3mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.45 Kcal (203 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.1g	27%
Cholesterol	3.34mg	9%
Sodium	182mg	63%
Potassium	135.55mg	24%
Total Carbs	4.93g	14%
Sugars	0.66g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	77%
Protein	2.63g	44%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	154%
Iron	0.5mg	24%
Calcium	16.9mg	14%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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