Rinse the bacon joint in cold running water.
Place in a large stock pan and cover with 2 pints of fresh water and bay leaves,.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the chopped veg from stage 1 and simmer for another 45 minutes.
Remove bacon joint and bay leaves.
Blend the veg until smooth, adding more water if required.
Season to taste.
Serve with croutons or some of the bacon,diced, as a garnish.
To take the soup on to a whole new level; complete stage 1 and add another 2 pints of water, along with the carrots, swede and potatoes.
Cook on a medium heat for 20 mins or until the veg is tender.
Add the leeks, onions and lentils and cook for a further 15 mins, stirring occasionally,.
When the lentils are almost cooked, add the diced bacon and parsley.
Season to taste.
Serve with croutons or crusty bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2139.95 Kcal (8960 kJ)
Calories from fat	220.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.53g	38%
Cholesterol	0.53mg	0%
Sodium	2567.32mg	107%
Potassium	6415.63mg	137%
Total Carbs	330.44g	110%
Sugars	107.12g	428%
Dietary Fiber	92.85g	371%
Protein	156.26g	313%
Vitamin C	187.8mg	313%
Vitamin A	15.9mg	529%
Iron	18.7mg	104%
Calcium	777.5mg	78%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.29 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.78g	38%
Cholesterol	0.02mg	0%
Sodium	81.93mg	107%
Potassium	204.74mg	137%
Total Carbs	10.55g	110%
Sugars	3.42g	428%
Dietary Fiber	2.96g	371%
Protein	4.99g	313%
Vitamin C	6mg	313%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	529%
Iron	0.6mg	104%
Calcium	24.8mg	78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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