Recipe Name Hearty Lentil Soup Submitted by cookiemdn Recipe Description From "The New Best Recipe" Cookbook Quantity 2 Quantity Unit Quarts Prep Time (minutes) 60 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 120

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 slices raw bacon, chopped and cooked and drained of fat 1 large Onion, chopped 2 medium Carrots 3 cloves garlic minced 1 can (16 fl oz) tomatoes canned, diced 1 leaf bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, minced 1 cup lentils 1 c dry lentils 1 teaspoon salt 2 dash pepper, to taste 4 fliud ounces white wine, dry 4 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock 1 1/2 cup (8 fl oz) water 1 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Steps Sequence Step 1 Sautee bacon and aromatics. 2 Add in herbs, tomatoes and lentils. 3 Cook low for 10 minutes.