French Lentil Soup

Yield: 4-6 servings

4 oz bacon, diced

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1/2 celeriac, diced

1 leek, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained

6 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1. In a stock pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done.

2. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent and golden, about 7 to 10 minutes.

3. Add the carrots, celery, celeriac, leek, and garlic, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until beginning to soften.

4. Add the lentils, chicken broth, vinegar, thyme, bay leaves, and salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Stir in the parsley before serving.

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