Memorial Day Recipes

Ham and Lentil Soup

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Ham and Lentil Soup

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(1 vote) 4 1

Every cook should know how to make lentil soup.

Shared by svenetos

Time needed

5 min preparation + 60 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 lg. carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 8 oz. lentils
  • 8 C. water
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot and cook 5 minutes. Add lentils, water, ham hock and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove ham hock from soup. Remove any meat from bone and chop coarsely. Add to soup. Season with salt and pepper.

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