Simmer - a cooking mode unique to Cuisinart
. So essential for developing taste and flavor gently, especially important when making soups and stews like this winter warmer soup using lentils and bacon.
This Cuisinart slow cooker will simmer away all day, unattended, so you can come home to the most flavorful, tasty, nutritious soups and stews - the food of winter!
I love using lentils in my slow cooker, they don't need any pre-soaking or pre-cooking, and they are a great source of protein. To make this vegetarian friendly, leave out the bacon and add your favorite seasonings to add flavor.
. So essential for developing taste and flavor gently, especially important when making soups and stews like this winter warmer soup using lentils and bacon.This Cuisinart slow cooker
will simmer away all day, unattended, so you can come home to the most flavorful, tasty, nutritious soups and stews - the food of winter!I love using lentils in my slow cooker, they don't need any pre-soaking or pre-cooking, and they are a great source of protein. To make this vegetarian friendly, leave out the bacon and add your favorite seasonings to add flavor.
Lentil and Bacon Soup
Serves 6
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours
4 rashes of bacon, de-rind and chop
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery sticks, sliced
5 cups water or chicken or vegetable stock
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1-½ cups lentils
Add all ingredients to slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
You can either serve as is, with a grainy bread, or use an immersion blender stick to thicken all or just some of the soup, or cool slightly and use a blender to process it to a smooth consistency.
Enjoy!
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