Creamy Lentil Soup with Serrano Ham Recipe

Ingredients

• Adapted from Food & Wine
• Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 ounces Serrano ham or lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium leek, white and tender green parts only, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 2 quarts plus 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups (3/4 pound) brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 2 cups firm-textured white bread, cut into dice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• salt and freshly ground pepper
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