Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 1/2 lbs smoked ham hock; 10 cups water; 2 carrots, scraped and sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped with their leaves; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed; bouquet garni; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 6 peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Servings: persons

Soup
1 1/2 lbs smoked ham hock
10 cups water
2 carrots, scraped and sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped with their leaves
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
bouquet garni
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon dried parsley
6 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon thyme

1
Make the bouquet garni by placing the herbs in a cheesecloth or a metal tea ball. Place in large stock pot.
2
Add all ingredients in stock pot--water, vegetables, lentils.
3
Simmer the soup for one hour, covered, or until the lentils are tender. Discard the bouquet garni.
4
Remove the ham hocks. Cut the meat from them. Reserve. Discard bones.
5
Optional: in the container of a food processor or large blender, whirl half of the soup until it is smooth, 2 cups at a time. Return to pot with other half of soup. Add meat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve.

457

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 1/2 lbs smoked ham hock, 10 cups water, 2 carrots, scraped and sliced, 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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