INGREDIENTS
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2 medium uncooked carrot(s), peeled, cut into large chunks
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2 rib(s) (medium) uncooked celery, cut into large chunks
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1 medium uncooked onion(s), cut into large chunks
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2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
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2 cup(s) dry lentils, picked over
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3 leaf/leaves bay leaf
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1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
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1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
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1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
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8 cup(s) canned chicken broth
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4 oz uncooked Canadian-style bacon, diced (4 or 5 slices)