Lentil soup was a recipe that we would have because it was inexpensive and we actualy liked it! This was especially true in winter being a hearty recipe to have to thelp warm you up. Of course it didn't hurt that it was also cheap. I urge you to try it and I really believe you will enjoy it!
INGREDIENTS:
about 2 lbs of lentils that you soak in water 4 hrs or over night
about a pound or so of cooked left over ham with bone
2 qts of water
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
4 stalks celery, minced
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
about a handful of fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 tbls Millers Chicken base or equivalent
1 tsp black pepper
1 28 oz Contadina crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry whte wine
8 oz sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
1. soak the lentils over night or at least 6 or so hours
2. pour the olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat
3. add the onions, celery, parsley, Millers chicken base,
bay leaves, ham cubes, and pepper and saute until onions
are translucent
4. add a 28 oz can of Contadina crushed tomatoes and stir
well; continue sauting about a half an hour
5. in a large stock pot, add the 2 qts of water (taking the
water that the lentils had been soaking in and add any additional
water to make the 2 qts and add the ham and bone
6. add the ingredients from the fry pan into the water and the lentils
7, now cook the soup for about 2 hrs until the lentils are tender and
remove ham bone
8. add a dollop of sour crème to those who want it
9. , this recipe will serve 6 to 8 people generously
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