Hearty Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 large white onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chipped
3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (or, 2 cans broth, 1 can water)
2 potatoes, cubed
1 lb lentils
6 slices chopped uncooked bacon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt & pepper

Preparation

Melt butter, saute minced garlic and onion.
Add celery and carrot, saute another few minutes.
Add broth, rinsed/drained lentils, and potatoes, bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, add bacon and spices.
Cook 30-40 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.