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Warm Lentil Soup with Pancetta Recipe

Warm Lentil Soup with Pancetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 oz thinly sliced pancetta ,* cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery (about 3 stalks )
1 1/2 cups chopped white onion (about 1 medium)
3/4 cup chopped carrot
2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 head of garlic , most of outer skin removed , cut in half crosswise
2 small bay leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 lb french green lentils, rinsed, drained
10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
2 tbsp whipping cream
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
8 green onions , cut crosswise into quarters, then cut lengthwise into thin strips

Directions:

Sauté pancetta in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain (do not clean pot). Spoon 1 tablespoon drippings into medium skillet and reserve.
Add celery, onion, carrot, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme to remaining drippings in pot and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add lentils and stir 1 minute. Add 10 cups broth; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils are soft, about 1 hour. Discard bay leaves and garlic. Using slotted spoon, transfer 2 cups lentils to small bowl; cover and reserve. Working in batches, puree remaining soup until almost smooth. Return to pot. Add cream and vinegar. Thin with more broth to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Reheat pancetta drippings in reserved skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions; sauté until wilted, about 1 minute.
Divide soup among bowls. Spoon lentils in center of each bowl, dividing equally. Garnish with pancetta and green onions and serve.
*Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets, some specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	462.39 Kcal (1936 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.59g	24%
Cholesterol	28.05mg	9%
Sodium	1311.23mg	55%
Potassium	994.04mg	21%
Total Carbs	52.95g	18%
Sugars	5.22g	21%
Dietary Fiber	25.61g	102%
Protein	27.88g	56%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	6.3mg	35%
Calcium	96.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.18 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.6g	24%
Cholesterol	4.68mg	9%
Sodium	218.86mg	55%
Potassium	165.92mg	21%
Total Carbs	8.84g	18%
Sugars	0.87g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4.28g	102%
Protein	4.65g	56%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	18%
Iron	1.1mg	35%
Calcium	16.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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