Simple Lentil Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Chop the onions and carrots into 5 mm cubes, and chop the bacon into 1 cm cubes.
2. 2
   Rinse the lentils in a colander.
3. 3
   Lightly saute the minced garlic and bacon in a pot of olive oil.
4. 4
   Add the onions and carrots, and saute until the onions become tender and translucent, taking care not to burn them.
5. 5
   Add the lentils and toss the ingredients together.
6. 6
   Fill with enough water to cover up to 2 cm higher than the level of the beans, then add the bay leaf, 2-3 pinches of coarse salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Once it starts to boil, reduce to low heat, slightly shift the lid to make an opening, simmer for about 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Fill with enough water to cover up to 2 cm higher than the level of the beans again, then simmer for 30-40 more minutes, then it's done Add a lot of water!
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   It will cook into the soup ingredients and make them soft and fluffy.
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    [Lentils] These are the lentils I bought at a supermarket in Paris.
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    They come in a cloth bag.
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    Lentils are filled with nutrients, such as vitamin B and beta carotene.
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    [Note] Since this recipe makes a lot of soup, you can halve the recipe.
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    For those who have a large pot, I recommend making a lot.