Name: Bacon Lentil Soup (GAPS & Paleo Friendly)
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, that are then soaked in 4 cups water with ACV, or fermented; 3 Tbls butter; 1 head of celery – diced; 3–4 carrots – diced; 2 medium onions – diced; 1 pkg. sugar-free bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 4 qts. bone broth or meat stock; 1 Tbls salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 Tbls ground cumin; 1/4 cup (+ 2 Tbs if desired) balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup (+ 2 Tbs if desired) Dijon mustard

Description

A Paleo and GAPS friendly Bacon & Lentil Soup for warming up cold days 🙂

Ingredients

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2 cups lentils, that are then soaked in 4 cups water with ACV, or fermented
3 Tbls butter
1 head of celery – diced
3–4 carrots – diced
2 medium onions – diced
1 pkg. sugar-free bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces
4 qts. bone broth or meat stock
1 Tbls salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbls ground cumin
1/4 cup (+ 2 Tbs if desired) balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup (+ 2 Tbs if desired) Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Heat stockpot over medium heat.
Place butter in the stockpot, and then add diced celery, carrots, & onions
Sauté vegetables until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally
In a separate pan, begin sautéing bacon until just beginning to crisp
When vegetables are tender, add broth or stock to the stockpot
Strain & rinse lentils then add to stockpot
Add remaining ingredients of sauteed bacon, spices, vinegar, and mustard
Simmer until flavors begin to meld together
Enjoy!