Poor Man's Meal Never Did Me Any Harm
Bacon & Lentil soup was another family favourite we used to beg my Nonna (Nan) to make, we used to laugh because this was known as a poor man's meal where she came from in Italy. But hey, poor man or rich man you can't deny it tastes good - added bonus that it costs next to nothing to make.
I'm always looking for ways to make lunches and dinners more exciting whilst not creating to much work for myself, I tend to make enough for lunches the next day so;
1. I dont need to buy as much salad bits
2. I dont need to each as much salad bits
An original italian recipe would use pancetta however we know how calorific that can be, I use bacon medallions in mine as you dont get the extra fat that you would from normal bacon rashers or pancetta.
By adding pasta - 1. it's any excuse to add pasta and 2. It's filling!!!
You'll find the recipe to this delicious Bacon & Lentil Soup on my Recipe wall.
