Soak lentils for 24 hours in approx 1 pint if boiling water.

Place bacon in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 1 hour.

Add onion, carrots, potatoes and lentils. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add pepper, taste soup to see if salt is needed. (Some bacon can make the soup salty enough!)

Enjoy as it is or liquidise it (my daughter prefers it this way).