Bacon Lentils

• 1/4 pound bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup small diced celery
• 1/4 cup small diced onion
• 1/4 cup small diced carrot
• 1 (17.5 ounce) box green lentils
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the bacon in a saute pan over medium-high heat and saute until bacon is crisp.
2. Add the celery, onions, and carrots and cook until the vegetables are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils and the bay leaves and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper.

bacon, celery, onion, carrot, green lentils, bay leaves, chicken stock, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/bacon-lentils-recipe.html (may not work)