Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, chopped fine
• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into .-inch pieces
• 1 tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or pinch dried
• 1/2 cup dried lentils, picked over and rinsed
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar