Lentil soup

The Glancy Cookbook, chapter 3

Category: Side Dishes

Ingredients

1/2 lb lentils (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cups)
4 slices bacon
1 cup leeks, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup tomato, chopped
3 tbsp margarine
3 tbsp flour
1 can (10 1/2 oz) beef bouillon
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vinegar

Steps

Place lentils and 5 cups cold water in large saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
Chop bacon and sauté bacon in large skillet.
Add all veggies. Sauté over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add to lentils. Melt butter in same skillet.
Take off heat and add flour to form smooth paste.
Stir in bouillon, salt, and vinegar. Boil, stirring.
Add to lentils/veggies. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.