Bacon, Lentil And Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None medium onion, finely chopped
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 None medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 oz red lentils
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Cook onion, bacon, celery, carrots and garlic until softened. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 mins, or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Add chives and season.