# Lentils for Children

# Ingredients

• 1 lb lentils
• 1 lb carrots
• 1 onion
• thyme
• 1+ bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup bacon, chopped
• 1 package of hot dogs
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ cup tomato paste
• 1 cup white or red wine (or meat broth)

# Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils, peel and slice the carrots, and chop the onion.
2. Put the lentils, chopped carrots, and chopped onion in a large saucepan.
3. Add thyme (to taste/smell) and the bay leaf.
4. Cover with water, bring it to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
5. Add salt to taste.
6. Add the oil to a frying pan and cook the bacon, hot dogs, and garlic.
7. Add the tomato paste and white wine.
8. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, then add the lentil mixture.
9. Mix gently, adding water if needed.

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