Recipe: German Lentil Stew

GERMAN LENTIL STEW

"Great with cornbread."

1 medium onion, chopped
5 strips bacon, cut up
1 lb. lentils, washed and drained
5 cups water
4 Tbsp. vinegar
3 Tbsp. red wine (optional)
2 Tbsp. salt (or to taste)
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 bay leaves
1 large potato, peeled and diced

In a large pan, saute onion and bacon.

Add lentils and remaining ingredients, except potato. Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes. If liquid cooks down, add 1 cup water.

Add raw potato and continue cooking for 10 - 15 minutes or until potato is done.

VARIATION:
During last 5 minutes of cooking time, add sliced smoked sausage).

From: BrendaTX