2day's recipe: Creamy Lentil Soup

Well, it is just plain cold outside.  Today's recipe is heart warming soup. 
Enjoy :-)

Creamy Lentil Soup   

Ingredients 3 bacon slices 2 cups chopped leek 1 cup chopped onion 3 cups water 2 cups chopped peeled baking potato (about 12 ounces) 1 cup dried lentils 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free less-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons dry sherry

InstructionsCook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add leek and onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add water, potato, lentils, carrot, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Place vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Return puréed mixture to pan; stir in half-and-half and sherry. Cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon. Serves 6.