Lentil Soup (similar to Irma's)

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1 pound bacon, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 jalapeno, chopped

14 oz can crushed tomatoes

1 large tomato, chopped

2 cartons beef broth

black pepper

cumin

coriander

2 carrots, chopped

1½ c dry lentils

½ cup onions, chopped

minced garlic

water

beef bouillion

pico de gallo

In a dutch oven, cook bacon until almost crispy. Add in 1 chopped onion, fresh garlic & jalapenos. Stir until onion begins to wilt. Add crushed and fresh tomato & beef broth. Simmer, seasoning with pepper, cumin & coriander. Add carrots and continue to simmer on low.

Simultaneously, in a smaller saucepan, add lentils, ½ cup chopped onions, garlic, beef broth. Cook for 1 hour.

When lentils are done, add mixture to dutch oven. Garnish with pico de gallo

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