Ingredients

• 6 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 8 ounces frankfurters (sliced)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 leek (finely chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (chopped)
• 4 ounces lean bacon
• 1 carrot (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra to garnish)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & freshly ground black pepper