Smoky Lentil Soup by My Sequined Life

bacon, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, ground coriander, chili powder, tomato paste, beef broth, water, tomatoes, lentils

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 40 min

Category: Lentil Soup

– 6 slices bacon, (thick-cut and roughly-chopped)
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 cup chopped carrots
– 1 cup chopped celery
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
– 1/2 tsp ground coriander
– 1/4 tsp chili powder
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 32 oz reduced-sodium beef broth
– 2 cups water
– 1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
– 2 cups lentils (about 13 oz), sorted and rinsed)

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 40 min