Lentil and Bacon Soup
A lentil soup… but spiced up! Easy to make and intricately spiced
Servings 1
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp red lentils
- ½ tbsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp tumeric powder
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ¼ vegetable bouillon cube crushed
- 1 small shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 baby carrot
- 2 slices shelf-stable bacon
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup water
Instructions
At home:
- Mix lentils, all dried spies and crushed bouillon cube in a small zip lock bag
- Pack the remaining ingredients separately
In the field:
- Finely chop all vegetables and bacon
- Melt the ghee in a pot over medium-low heat
- Add the vegetables and bacon; cook until shallot is soft and translucent
- Stir in spices and lentil mixture and heat together for another minute
- Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal