LENTIL SOUP 

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

8 bacon strips 

1/2 cup lentils (any variety)

1/4 cup tomato sauce 

1/4 onion 

2 garlic cloves

1 ltr. water 

1 medium cilantro bunch 

2 tbsp. oil

1 tsp. cumin 

2 tsp .  smoked paprika

salt

1. COOK BACON:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange bacon on baking sheet in a single layer with the edges touching or slightly overlapping
• Bake in preheated oven to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 15 minutes
• Remove bacon from the baking sheet with tongs or a fork, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate
• Chop bacon intp bite size pieces

2. COOK LENTILS:

• Rinse lentils in cold water several times before adding to cooking pot. 
• In a medium-size cooking pot, add lentils, onion, garlic, oil and water; boil for about 30 minutes
• Add tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, cilantro, bacon and salt to taste; simmer on low for another 15 minutes
• Take out garlic and onions before serving

3. ENJOY!