Scottish Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Scottish Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ham; 1 large leek; 1 medium onion; 10 large carrots; 1 medium rutabaga; 1 1/2 cups red lentils; 1 1/4 quarts water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chicken stock paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

8 ounces ham
1 large leek
1 medium onion
10 large carrots
1 medium rutabaga
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1 1/4 quarts water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chicken stock paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1
cut up ham into bite size chunks
2
dice onion and leeks.
3
add oil to large soup pot and fry over medium heat until golden then add the diced ham and fry until it changes color.
4
grate rutabaga and carrots (i use my food processor) add to cooking mixture
5
add chicken stock paste (cubes or fresh stock can be used. if using fresh stock decrease water amount) salt, pepper and garlic powder.
6
cover mixture with half of the water, stir and let simmer for 30 minutes.
7
taste to see if you need to add more salt or pepper
8
add red lentils and rest of the water ( a bit more water if needed ) and simmer for another 30 mins until lentils are soft.
9
Can be made ahead and frozen
10
Serve with thick cut home made bread and you have a Scottish favorate.

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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: 8 ounces ham, 1 large leek, 1 medium onion, 10 large carrots, and more.

Yes, Scottish 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.

Scottish Lentil Soup

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