Ham and Lentil Soup
By MaryA.
Originally made with smoked sausage such as kielbasa but not enough fans of sausage in this house!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 oz chopped ham
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups green lentils
- 1 strip ( 3 inches long) orange rind
- 1 tsp crumbled dried marjoram
- 1 tsp crumbled dried savory
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- salt and pepper
Details
Servings 6
Preparation time 80mins
Cooking time 80mins
Adapted from livewellfitnow.com
Preparation
Step 1
In large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, Add celery and sausage; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add stock, water, lentils, orange rind, marjoram and savory; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add carrots and potatoes; cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard orange rind. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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