Ham and Lentil Soup Recipe

Ham and Lentil Soup Recipe

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 4 cups water, or stock
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, minced
  • 2 cups ham, fully cooked, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a soup pot, add the lentils, water (or stock), garlic, oregano, cumin and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf.
  2. Meanwhile; in a fry pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute for about 5 minutes. Add to the lentils (within the first 15 minutes of their cooking time).
  3. Add the ham to the lentils. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until heated through. Stir occasionally in a gentle manner. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
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