Mom's Lentil Soup

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium high heat.

Step 2

Chop bacon into bite sized pieces then fry until fat is rendered. Remove bacon and set aside, keeping the rendered bacon fat in the pot.

Step 3

Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot and saute stirring occasionally until celery is softened, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add bacon, 4 cups water, lentils, bullion cube, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until soup thickens, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Add tomatoes and their liquid, 1 cup water, spinach or cabbage, and sausages to the pot. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.

Step 6

Serve.