3 linsen suppe lentil soup with Recipes

lentils, bacon, diced (i sometimes use more!), onions, sliced (or 1 very large onion), carrots, diced, water, celery, sliced, salt (i use kosher), black pepper, dried thyme, bay leaves, potato , pared, ham bone, fresh lemon juice

lentils (any kind will work), bacon, carrot, diced, onion, chopped, celeriac or 1 cup loosely packed celery leaves, beef stock, salt, onion, coarsely chopped (optional), lard or 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine (optional), smoked sausage or smoked ham (optional), vinegar (optional)