Fidalgo lentil soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon ad drain; set aside. Discard grease. Drain and rinse lentils.

Step 2

2. In the same pot, heat oil. Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until nder. Add stock, lentils, tomatoes, sausages, wine, sugar, vinegar, bay leaves id reserved bacon. Heat soup to boiling. Skim off foam if necessary.

Step 3

3. Reduce heat; add thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer rout 2 hours or until soup is of desired thickness. Ladle into bowls, garnish ith Parmesan and serve.