New Year's Eve Lentil Soup

Soak the lentils the day before, then rinse them.

Peel the vegetables and cut them into small cubes. Chop the onions finely.

Slice the sausage or bacon and fry it in a larger pot. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.

Put the vegetables, garlic, lentils, marjoram, bay leaf and pepper into a pot. Add enough water to cover it and bring it to a boil.

Simmer the soup on low heat until the lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In the meantime, toast the pieces of bread and sprinkle them with paprika.

Serve the soup with toasted bread cubes, and serve it warm.