The Very Best Lentils

So I only recently discovered that I like lentils. Now I really like lentils. I think you will too.

1 Bag Lentils
1 Onion
1 Bay Leaf
1 Bunch of thyme
2 TBS Kosher Salt
2 Carrots
6 Strips of thick bacon
2 TBS olive oil

Pour lentils in a pot toss in half of the onion (don't worry about slicing it.) Slice the carrots and throw those in. Put enough water in the pot to cover contents plus about 2 inches. Bring water to boil and reduce to simmer. Throw in the bay leaf and thyme DO NOT SALT YET. Simmer for about 20 minutes and remove from heat. Now you can salt, let stand for about 10 minutes. While the lentils are cooking dice up the bacon and start cooking, once the bacon is about half way cooked dice the rest of the onion and throw in the pan with the bacon. Cook until the onions are soft. Once the lentils have sat in the salted water for about 10 minutes drain, throw away the onion, bay leaf, and the stems from the thyme and toss in the pan with the bacon and onions. Drizzle oil over the lentils. Once the bacon is fully cooked remove from heat and enjoy!