Lentil And Pea Soup (Ham Hocks) Recipe

Name: Lentil And Pea Soup (Ham Hocks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onions; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; ½ cups water; 1 cup dried brown lentils; 1 cup dried split peas; 4 smoked ham hocks (about 3 3/4 lbs); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 -2 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups diced carrots; 1 1/4 cups chopped celery; lemon slice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onions
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ cups water
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup dried split peas
4 smoked ham hocks (about 3 3/4 lbs)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 -2 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/4 cups chopped celery
lemon slice

1
In a heavy (cast iron is best) dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes, stirring until soft.
3
Add remaining ingredients except carrots,celery and lemon slices.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover pot.
6
Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
7
Add carrots and celery.
8
Bring back to boil then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, uncovered.
9
Remove pot from heat.
10
Lift out hocks and bay leaf, discard bay leaves.
11
Cool hocks enough to handle, remove fat and bones.
12
Put meat back in soup. Stir and heat gently.
13
Float a lemon slice on top of each serving.

390

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onions, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced, ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Pea Soup (Ham Hocks) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil And Pea Soup (Ham Hocks)

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