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Rhinelander Lentil Soup

By: KREDER

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

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
3 Hrs 20 Min

Ready In:
3 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.