Emeril'S Bacon Lentils - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons bacon bits (hormel low fat)
1/4 cup celery (chopped)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (chopped)
1/2 lb lentils (1/2 of a bag)
1 -3 bay leaf
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Heat large soup pot over med high heat with oil.
Add onions, celery, and carrots.
Cook until the veggies sweat a little and become tender.
Add bacon bits, bay leaves, and lentils.
Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly to not burn the bacon.
Add the water and boillion cubes.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.