Tomato and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tblsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 sticks celery, finely sliced
• 4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
• 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes
• 425g can brown lentils, drained
• 420g can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
• 1 tblsp chopped fresh thyme
• Extra chopped fresh thyme, to garnish
• Wholegrain bread rolls, to serve

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