Bavarian Lentil Soup

• 3 ounces raw ground bacon
• 5 ounces onions, small dice
• 10 ounces carrots, small dice
• 2 ounces celery, small dice
• 2 ounces white vinegar
• 4 3/4 beef stock
• 4 3/4 chicken stock
• 10 ounces dried lentils
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 10 ounces hot dogs, thinly sliced
• salt
• white pepper

1. Add bacon to heavy stock pot and render down untill fat is released add fennel to pot.
2. Heat through carrots, celery, onions.
3. Cook untill onions are transparent then add vinegar.
4. Add both stocks and bring to a simmer.
5. Add lentils and seasonings (worcestershire sauce,oregano and bayleaf),then simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
6. Add hotdogs and cook til they are heated through.
7. Season to taste.

ground bacon, onions, carrots, celery, white vinegar, beef, chicken, lentils, worcestershire sauce, oregano, bay leaf, fennel seed, hot dogs, salt, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bavarian-lentil-soup-23490 (may not work)