Rhinelander Lentil Soup

This is a wonderfully hearty lentil soup. The lentils are simmered in a beef base with a variety of vegetables, potatoes and bacon.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 pinch ground white pepper
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 5 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 3 ½ quarts water
• 1 cup diced potato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil, bacon, carrots, onions, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Stir in the flour until it's dissolved and mixture is pasty.

Step 2

Slowly add the water, stirring constantly. Then add the bay leaves, salt, lentils, beef base, thyme, nutmeg, white pepper and potatoes. Stir all together well, bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.