French Lentil Bacon Soup – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 1 cup French green lentils
• 4 strips of thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)