My Omas Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag brown lentils
4 potatoes, diced and peeled
2 large carrots, diced and peeled
4 cups chicken broth (may need more or can use some water too)
5 pieces bacon (cooked and broken up)
6 bratwursts

Preparation

Add first 3 ingredients to a large pot.
Add 3 cups of broth.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until everything is tender.
You may need to add some more broth or water as it is absorbed.
30 minutes before you want to serve it add the wurst or hot dogs if you wish and let them cook through.
Serve with hearty bread and a salad.