Lentil Soup
By
mary hendricks
@mahend65
1
a very hearty soup .. almost stewish the longer its around.. to make it vegan just omit the pork.. thou the pork gives it that little kick that only it can. Even my picky father loves this stuff!!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Serves:
6
Prep:
20 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 1
- large onion diced
- 3
- carrots diced
- 3 stalk(s)
- celery dicced
- 4 clove
- garlic mined
- 2 oz
- prosciutto or 4=-6 slices of raw bacon cut up
- 2 tsp
- salt
- 1 tsp
- pepper
- 1 lb
- dry lentils
- 14 1/2 can(s)
- diced tomatoes drained
- 1 1/2 tsp
- dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp
- dried rosemary
- 8 c
- water
- 2
- balsamic vinegar
How to Make Lentil Soup
- 1in a large soup pot over medium heat.. olive oil , onion, carrots , celery, prosciutto or bacon salt pepper garlic. Cook until tender but not brown.
- 2add water , lentils can tomatoes , dried thyme and rosemary. Bring to boil Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender @ 1 - 1/2 hours.
- 3stir in balsamic vinegar (brown can be substituted) ladle into bowls.. additional vinegar can be added as wanted to each individual bowl. Top with mint sprig if available.
About Lentil Soup
Course/Dish: Bean Soups
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: Healthy
Hashtags: #Lentil, #prosciutto
