Soup - Kielbasa Lentil Soup

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 - 16 oz. pkg. lentils
• 2 - 16 oz. cans tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tea. pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. Kielbasa
• 8 bacon slices
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 med. onion, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan in 5 cups water heat lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper to boiling. Reduce heat - add Kielbasa. Simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile in skillet fry bacon until limp. Spoon all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes - add lentils. Cook 30 minutes.

Best served the next day.