Lentil Soup

V To make this vegan, leave out the bacon.

Lentil Soup
Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 onion diced
• 1 large carrot diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 3 stips bacon diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups dry lentils
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dry dill
• 1 tsp chili powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 5 cups water
• 1 19oz can diced canned tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Lemons

Directions

1. Cook the vegetables and bacon in oil until they're tender.
2. Stir in lentils to coat and stir in spices.
3. Cover with water and simmer until the lentils are tender. If it seems too thick add more water.
4. Add the can of tomatoes with their juices and stir.
5. Add parsley and cook for another 5 or 10 minutes.
6. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.