Quick Lentil Soup

By davidgoodman

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 2/3 c. thinly sliced frankfurters (about 5)
• 1 tsp. instant minced onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 cans (1-lb. 4-oz size) lentil soup
• dairy sour cream
• chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In 3 quart saucepan, sauté bacon until almost crisp. Pour off drippings. Add frankfurters, onion, salt, and thyme; cook, over high heat, until frankfurters are browned-2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add soup; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve topped with a spoonful of sour cream. Sprinkle with parsley.