Curried Lentil, Sweet Potato, and Bacon Soup
Shared by: Kale80
Prep10 min Cook45 min Total55 min
Ingredients
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and saute until it is brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.
Add onion and celery to the pan and saute gently for 10 minutes. If the pan gets too hot, add a splash of the stock and stir well.
Add leek, garlic, sweet potatoes, lentils, curry powder, sage and thyme. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Return bacon to pan and add stock.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables and lentils are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
Add parsley and cilantro, stir well, and serve.
Add baby spinach if desired.