Lentil Soup II

By Maverick19

Recipe courtesy of the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 9 cups water
• 1 ham bone
• 1/2 lb bacon, diced
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped leeks
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 6 frankfurters, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the lentils with water and ham bone in a large kettle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Saute the bacon in a skillet until it is transparent but has not changed color. Add onion, celery, carrots, leeks, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper to bacon. Cook and stir 4 minutes.

3. Add to the lentils and simmer 45 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar and frankfurters. Bring again to simmer and remove from heat.