Smoked Bacon Lentil Ragout - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 4 slices double smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large carrots small diced
• 1 rib celery small diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ lb green dry lentils, rinsed in cold water
• 1 litre chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, with a little extra for garnish
• 1 cup dry red wine or dry sherry