"Use a strainer to drain the oil from the mixture.In another pan, cook the bacon on medium high heat until crispy and then cut into strips.Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the bacon into a large saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils have cooked.Remove the carrot, onion, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs.Add the bacon to the soup and serve!Great question!Bury this questionRep" . . <4hourpeople.com> . .