Lentil Stew With Sausage

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound of bacon (about 5 thick slices), cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch strips
• 1 medium-large yellow or white onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 2-3 large carrots, diced (2/3 cup)
• 2-3 large ribs celery, diced (2/3 cup)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 pound brown or green dry lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove anything that shouldn't be there (like a small rock for example)
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups chicken stock* (can sub water for a total of 6 cups of liquid)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy, your choice) or smoked sausage, in links (about 2-3 links)
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar (can sub cider vinegar)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, with a little extra for garnish

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