Linsenspeck

• 12 oz / 340 g green or brown lentils
• 1 onion, peeled and t

Rinse and pick over the lentils, pour boiling water over them to cover, and soak for 30 minutes. Fry the onion in the oil in a large flameproof casserole until golden brown. Put in the piece of bacon, and fry it all over until nicely browned. Add the lentils, and any remaining soaking liquid. Cover with stock or water, add the bay leaf, and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, and simmer gently u