Oven Baked Pea And Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. split peas
1/2 c. lentils
5 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. sliced carrot
3/4 c. sliced celery
1 medium onion, sliced
3 bay leaves
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Place all ingredients in an ovenproof Dutch oven.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, covered, until peas and lentils are tender.
Mix and serve.
Top each bowl with shredded Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.