Bacon And Lentil Soup Recipe

A comforting, protein-rich soup featuring tender red lentils and smoky bacon. Infused with fresh thyme and simmered in a savoury chicken stock, it's finished with a creamy touch of sour cream and sharp parmesan.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp vegetable oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped

• 1 tsp thyme leaves

• ¾ cup(150 g) red lentils

• 25 litres(5 cups) chicken stock

• sea salt and cracked black pepper

• finely grated parmesan and sour cream, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion and bacon and cook for 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Add the thyme, lentils and stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils start to break down. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Ladle between bowls and top with parmesan and sour cream to serve.