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Originally made with smoked sausage such as kielbasa but not enough fans of sausage in this house!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

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.