Yellow Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small red pepper, chopped
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups yellow lentils
1 1/2 cups water
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

In a 4 quart dutch oven saute bacon until crisp, remove to drain on paper towels with a slotted spoon.
Add onions to drippings, cook 5 minutes until softened.
Add carrots, celery, peppers, garlic, and saute 5-10 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Discard bay leaves, sprinkle with bacon, serve.