INGREDIENTS
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3 slices bacon, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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2 medium carrots, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
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6 cups chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
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1 cup French lentils (lentilles du Puy), or common brown or green lentils
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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A few tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)