Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup<\/p>\n
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4 C. water<\/p>\n
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves<\/p>\n
1\/2 tsp. salt<\/p>\n
1\/4 tsp. pepper<\/p>\n
2 cans (14 1\/2 oz. each) vegetable broth<\/p>\n
2 medium carrots, cut into 1\/2-inch pieces (1 C.)<\/p>\n
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1\/2-inch pieces (1 C.)<\/p>\n
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1\/2 C.)<\/p>\n
1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1\/2-inch pieces<\/p>\n
1 package (16 oz.) lentils (2 1\/4 C.), sorted and rinsed<\/p>\n
1 package (6 oz.) sliced Canadian-style bacon, coarsely chopped<\/p>\n
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Mix all ingredients in 3 1\/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir well before serving. 8 servings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lentil and Canadian Bacon Soup 4 C. water 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1\/2 tsp. salt 1\/4 tsp. pepper 2 cans (14 1\/2 oz. each) vegetable broth 2 medium carrots, cut into 1\/2-inch pieces (1 C.) 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1\/2-inch pieces (1 C.) 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1\/2 C.) 1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1\/2-inch pieces 1 package (16 oz.) lentils (2 1\/4 C.), sorted and rinsed 1 package (6 oz.) sliced Canadian-style…<\/p>\n