Yellow Lentil Soup

• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups yellow lentils
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• fresh ground pepper

1. In a 4 quart dutch oven saute bacon until crisp, remove to drain on paper towels with a slotted spoon.
2. Add onions to drippings, cook 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add carrots, celery, peppers, garlic, and saute 5-10 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Discard bay leaves, sprinkle with bacon, serve.

bacon, onions, carrot, stalks celery, garlic, red pepper, chicken stock, yellow lentils, water, bay leaves, cumin seeds, thyme, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yellow-lentil-soup-78702 (may not work)