Annie's German Lentil Soup

Rinse the lentils and simmer them with water or broth until they begin to soften.

Cook bacon in a soup pot, then soften the onion and garlic in the drippings.

Add potato, tomato, pepper, nutmeg, and the partially cooked lentils with their liquid.

Simmer until the lentils and potato are tender and the broth thickens slightly.

Adjust seasoning and finish with chopped parsley and crisp bacon.