Lentil Soup
["1/2 lb. Lentils (1 1/4 c.)", "5 c. Water", "1 Onion", "1 Carrot", "1 Green Pepper", "1 Tomato", "4 Slices Bacon", "3 Tbsp. Butter", "3 Tbsp. Flour", "1 can Consomme (10 1/2 oz.)", "2 tsp. Salt", "2 Tbsp. Vinegar"]
["A goodly sized piece of left over ham to add to a ham hock, add salt and cover with water and simmer for 2 hours, remove meat from the bones and add it to the broth along with one pound of dry split peas, one large chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.", "Simmer for 3 or 4 hours stirring frequently.", "Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a dash of paprika."]
["Water", "Onion", "Carrot", "Green Pepper", "Tomato", "Bacon", "Butter", "Flour", "Salt", "Vinegar"]