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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 7 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch medallions (about 2 cups)
- 3 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes (canned ok)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. hot smoked paprika
- A few grinds of African Spice seasoning (Trader Joe's)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 5 saffron threads (optional)
- 3 slices, thick center-cut bacon, cut into lardons
- 2 cups cubed day-old bread
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