Lentil & Bacon Soup

Lentil & Bacon Soup

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Serves 4

2 tsp Olive Oil

2 onions, finely chopped

140g Bacon Medallions, diced

6 Carrots, grated

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1 tsp Crushed Chillies

2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

1 Vegetable Stock Cube

250g Red Lentils, rinsed

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon, onion and carrots.

Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes.

Add the cumin, turmeric, crushed chillies and garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.

Add 1.3 litres of boiling water, crumble stock cube and add the lentils and bring to a simmer and cook for 50 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure the lentils aren’t sticking.