Makes: 4 servings
1/4 lb. bacon, cut into thin strips (about 4 slices)
1 med onion, chopped
3 med carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup FRANK'S RedHot® Cayenne Pepper Sauce
<p>SAUTE bacon, onion, carrots and garlic in large Dutch oven or saucepan until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Stir in lentils, broth, water and thyme.</p><p>BRING to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.</p><p>STIR in Frank's RedHot Sauce. Remove 1 cup soup mixture. Place in blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into soup; heat through. If desired, serve with croûtons and shredded Parmesan cheese.</p>
SAUTE bacon, onion, carrots and garlic in large Dutch oven or saucepan until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Stir in lentils, broth, water and thyme.
BRING to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
STIR in Frank's RedHot Sauce. Remove 1 cup soup mixture. Place in blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into soup; heat through. If desired, serve with croûtons and shredded Parmesan cheese.