Al Quie's Thick Lentil Soup Recipe

• 2 slc Bacon, diced in thirds
• 1 c. Minced onion
• 1 c. Diced carrots
• 1/2 x Clove garlic, chopped
• 6 c. Cool water
• 4 c. Beef broth
• 1/2 c. Tomato paste
• 1 c. Diced raw potatoes
• 1 1/2 c. Dry lentils
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 whl cloves
• 2 x Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
• 2 c. Sliced smoked turkey sausage

1. In large soup kettle, sauce bacon, onions, carrots, and garlic till onion is tender.
2. Add in water, broth, tomato paste, potatoes, lentils, salt, cloves and bay leaves.
3. Simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hrs.
4. Add in vinegar and sausages and cook another 1/2 hour.
5. Remove bay leaves before serving.
6. Makes 12 servings.

bacon, onion, carrots, clove garlic, water, beef broth, tomato paste, potatoes, lentils, salt, cloves, bay leaves, red wine vinegar, turkey sausage

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/al-quie-s-thick-lentil-soup-62847 (may not work)