Complex and Creamy Lentil & Bacon Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small beetroot (raw)
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium potato
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 4 cloves
• 4 slices rindless smoked streaky bacon
• 4 tablespoons double cream (as a garnishing touch) (optional)