Lentils and bacon are just one of those combinations that work so well, and this soup has lots of lovely speed veg squeezed into it. I always make a big batch as it freezes really well and is perfect for a quick, filling lunch if you are stuck. I’ve also found that this is really popular with my children which makes it even more of a winner and I haven’t yet found any other ways to get lovely healthy lentils down them!
I use puy lentils if I can find them, although it’s not always that easy to find the boxes of dry ones (by Merchant Gourmet). The ones I used in this batch were from Sainsburys. Personally I wouldn’t buy the pre-cooked tinned ones for this soup as they are really pricey! Puy lentils are particularly nice in this, but green lentils also work well.