Ham and Lentil Soup

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium, low-fat chicken stock
• 2 cans (540ml) lentils, drained and rinsed
• or use 1 cup dried lentils, cooked with stock, cover and simmer 30 mins. until tender.
• 6 oz. black forest ham, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In large soup pot, heat oil over med. heat. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook 5 mins. until softened. Add stock, lentils, ham and red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and add tomatoes. Cover and simmer 20 mins. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper.