Ham Hock And Lentil Soup Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 c. Small-diced onions
- 1 c. Small-diced celery
- 1 c. Small-diced carrots Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
- 2 x Bay leaves
- 6 x Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 quart Chicken stock
- 3 x Smoked ham hocks - (to 4)
- 1 lb Orange lentils
- 2 Tbsp. Minced parsley
Directions
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add in the oil. When the oil is warm, add in the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute/fry for 4 min. Add in the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute/fry for 1 minute. Add in the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook about 1 hour, or possibly till the hocks are tender.
- Add in the lentils and continue cook for 25 to 30 min or possibly till the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hocks and remove the meat. Add in the ham back into the soup. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls and serve with crusty bread.
- This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 242g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 49 | |
| Calories from Fat 32 | 65% |
| Total Fat 3.63g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.54g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium 202mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 1.61g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.03g | 0% |
| Protein 2.51g | 4% |
