Ingredients

  • 3 ounces raw ground bacon
  • 5 ounces onions, small dice
  • 10 ounces carrots, small dice
  • 2 ounces celery, small dice
  • 2 ounces white vinegar
  • 4 3/4 beef stock
  • 4 3/4 chicken stock
  • 10 ounces dried lentils
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 10 ounces hot dogs, thinly sliced
  • salt
  • white pepper

Method

  • Add bacon to heavy stock pot and render down untill fat is released add fennel to pot.
  • Heat through carrots, celery, onions.
  • Cook untill onions are transparent then add vinegar.
  • Add both stocks and bring to a simmer.
  • Add lentils and seasonings (worcestershire sauce,oregano and bayleaf),then simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add hotdogs and cook til they are heated through.
  • Season to taste.