Lentil Stew with Bacon

Name: Lentil Stew with Bacon
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 3 carrots (thinly sliced); 5 - 6 stalks celery ( thinly sliced 1 cup total); 8 oz. bacon (thinly sliced, turkey, pork, or meatless); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup brown or green lentils (rinsed and drained, soaked overnight for faster cooking); 4 cups water, chicken, or vegetable broth; 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste); 1/8 tsp. black pepper (or to taste); 2 Tbsp. red wine (optional)

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This warm and cozy lentil stew is nourishing and tastes so wonderful, especially if you let the flavors meld overnight (but it’s also delicious if …

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion (diced)
3 carrots (thinly sliced)
5 - 6 stalks celery ( thinly sliced 1 cup total)
8 oz. bacon (thinly sliced, turkey, pork, or meatless)
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown or green lentils (rinsed and drained, soaked overnight for faster cooking)
4 cups water, chicken, or vegetable broth
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)
1/8 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
2 Tbsp. red wine (optional)