5 Ingredient Crock Pot Bacon and Leek Lentil Soup
A delicious low-calorie, high protein smoky lentil soup loaded with bacon, leeks and only 5 ingredients total! Makes the perfect quick prep crockpot meal!
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 4
white meat free
gluten free
contains red meat
shellfish free
dairy free
vegan
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 leek
- 4 slices nitrate free bacon (i use hormel's natural choice
- 1 cup red lentils (i use bob's red mill)
- Carbohydrate 3.98567666666667 g
- Cholesterol 690 mg
- Fat 138.631793333333 g
- Fiber 0.457416653672854 g
- Protein 171.614575 g
- Saturated Fat 39.6632883333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (945g)
- Sodium 648.882333333333 mg
- Sugar 3.52826001299381 g
- Trans Fat 11.7998233333333 g
- Calories 1995 calories
Heat small skillet over medium-high heat. Roughly chop bacon and saute for 2-3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add lentils and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until the leek begins to soften. Add to a 2 Quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients to crockpot and stir well. Cook on high heat setting for 2 hours or low heat setting for 5-6 hours or until lentils are soft. Enjoy warm with bread or oyster crackers.
