Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils; 2 quarts water; 1 meaty ham bone or 3 -4 ham hocks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 diced carrot; 2 stalks chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon basil (I prefer to use a .75 oz pkg of fresh basil); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils
2 quarts water
1 meaty ham bone or 3 -4 ham hocks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 diced carrot
2 stalks chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon basil (I prefer to use a .75 oz pkg of fresh basil)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot.
2
Add: water, ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic,basil, oregano.
3
Salt& pepper to taste.
4
Cover pan and bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours.
5
After long simmer add the can of tomatoes (do not drain) and vinegar.
6
Simmer for 30 minutes more.
7
Remove bone and put any meat back into the soup.
8
Adjust any seasonings to taste.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lentils, 2 quarts water, 1 meaty ham bone or 3 -4 ham hocks, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup 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 Soup

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