Lentil Soup without ancho

1 lb lentils 1/2 lb bacon or 1/2 lb pancetta , diced 1 leek , diced,white part only 2 medium onions , diced 2 medium carrots , diced 2 quarts chicken stock or[...]

1 x tbsp of olive oil 2 x medium onions chopped finely 2 x medium sized carrots (about 300gr / 10oz) chopped finely 1 x meaty ham hock weighing about 700gr /[...]

1 lb lentils 1/2 lb bacon or 1/2 lb pancetta , diced 1 leek , diced,white part only 2 medium onions , diced 2 medium carrots , diced 2 quarts chicken stock or[...]