Lentil Soup | Traditional Scottish Recipe

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

Chop the bacon into small pieces.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and add the bacon; cook until starting to color.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and swede; cover and soften for 5 to 10 minutes.

Add vegetable stock and a couple of pints of warm water, then add the lentils; stir well.

Season with salt and pepper, including white pepper for extra flavor.

Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Blend the soup slightly, leaving some chunky bits.

Finish with parsley and optional shredded ham.

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