Bacon and Lentil Soup

Serve this hearty soup with chunks of warm, crusty bread.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 450g of thick bacon, diced
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 small turnip, roughly chopped
• 1 celery stick, roughly chopped
• 2 carrot, sliced
• 1 potato, peeled and chopped
• 75g of lentils
• Herbs
• Black pepper

Method

1. Heat a large pan and cook the bacon, allowing the fat to run out.
2. Add all the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, herbs, seasoning and enough water to cover.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour or until the lentils are tender.
5. Optionally blend and server