Hearty Lentil Soup

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chipped
• 3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (or, 2 cans broth, 1 can water)
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 lb lentils
• 6 slices chopped uncooked bacon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried fennel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• salt & pepper

1. Melt butter, saute minced garlic and onion.
2. Add celery and carrot, saute another few minutes.
3. Add broth, rinsed/drained lentils, and potatoes, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer, add bacon and spices.
5. Cook 30-40 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.

butter, garlic, white onion, carrots, stalks celery, chicken broth, potatoes, lentils, bacon, cumin, thyme, dried fennel, ground cloves, cinnamon, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-lentil-soup-208509 (may not work)