Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup

• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups chicken stock

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until carrots and onion are tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Add lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Top each serving with bacon.

bacon, red potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, ground cumin, salt, sage, thyme, pepper, dried lentils, chicken stock

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-vegetable-lentil-soup/ (may not work)