Rhinelander Lentil Soup Recipe

In a large pot over medium high heat combine the oil bacon carrots onions and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Stir in the flour until it's dissolved and mixture is pasty.

Slowly add the water stirring constantly. Then add the bay leaves salt lentils beef base thyme nutmeg white pepper and potatoes. Stir all together well bring just to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.