Smoky Red-Lentil Soup with Cheddar Toasts Recipe

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Smoky Red-Lentil Soup with Cheddar Toasts

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Ingredients:

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2 bacon slices, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large)
2 large carrots, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup red lentils (7 oz)
1 qt water
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
6 (1-inch- thick) baguette slices, cut on a long diagonal
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 to 2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 lb extra-sharp cheddar , cut into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices

Directions:

Cook bacon in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot (if your bacon renders less fat, add enough olive oil to bring total to 2 tablespoons), then add onion and carrots to bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add lentils and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, covered, until lentils are very tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet or broiler pan and spread top of each slice with butter. Broil slices 6 inches from heat until pale golden, about 1 minute. Spread buttered sides with a thin layer of mustard, then top each toast with 2 slices of cheese and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 1 minute.
Serve soup with Cheddar toasts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	437.75 Kcal (1833 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.18g	22%
Cholesterol	32.6mg	11%
Sodium	991.27mg	41%
Potassium	519.14mg	11%
Total Carbs	57.53g	19%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	13.22g	53%
Protein	19.62g	39%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	103.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.5 Kcal (1032 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.98g	22%
Cholesterol	18.36mg	11%
Sodium	558.19mg	41%
Potassium	292.33mg	11%
Total Carbs	32.4g	19%
Sugars	1.61g	11%
Dietary Fiber	7.45g	53%
Protein	11.05g	39%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	1.5mg	15%
Calcium	58.4mg	10%

* 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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