Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 frankfurters, sliced
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Saute bacon and onion.
2. Place lentils, bacon, onion, celery, carrots, water or stock, tomatoes, and bay leaf together in a large pot and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
3. Add sliced wieners and salt and pepper to taste, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.