2 bacon slices -- chopped

3 md onions -- chopped

1 1/2 qt beef stock -- boullion

2 c dried lentils

1 c carrots -- chopped

1 bay leaf

1 pn thyme

2 lb kielbasa -- sliced thinly,

: divid : salt and pepper Fry bacon and onion in skillet. Discard drippings (or store in your cherished drippings jar). Place all ingredients except for 1/2 pound of the kielbasa into a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour. Add remaining keilbasa and cook 10 minutes more. Season to taste. Recipe By : lzsndt@ritvax.isc.rit.edu (Lynn Z. Schaeffer) -----