French in a Flash: My Perfect French Lentil Soup with Thyme and Bacon Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardoons (matchsticks)
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and whole
• 5 stems thyme
• 3/4 cup du Puy lentils
• 3/4 cup regular lentils
• 8 cups liquid (water or vegetable stock or a mixture of the two)
• Note: Be sure to rinse your lentils, and check for any stones.