Lentil Soup (charlotte) Recipe

Ingredients

3-4 ham hocks
1 lb. 15 Bean Soup Mix
1 cup extra Lentils
1 large onion, chopped – fry until soft
2 quarts (8 cups) water to soaking water 3-4 ham hocks (1 1/2 lbs) fried onion
1 can (28oz) whole tomatoes, broken up
1 – 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 cloves garlic minced or mashed
Juice of one lemon or 3 TBSP lemon juice salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Put 15 Bean Soup Mix andLentils – wash, put in large soup pot, cover with water, soak 10-12 hours

Add to bean pot: 2 quarts (8 cups) water to soaking water 3-4 ham hocks (1 1/2 lbs) fried onion

Simmer about 3 hours until beans are soft

Remove hocks – separate meat, chop, set aside

Mash beans with potato masher or hand-held whip until beans are creamy

Add to bean pot: whole tomatoes, broken up, chili powder, garlic minced or mashed
Juice of one lemon or 3 TBSP lemon juice salt and pepper to taste

Simmer 30-40 minutes add ham and heat through