Lentil Soup

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • bones from baked ham
  • 2 1/2 qt. cold water
  • 2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 8 to 10 peppercorns
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 c. celery leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs parsley
  • 1 1/2 c. quick cook lentils
  • 2 c. diced carrots
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Place bones in a large kettle. Cover with water.
  2. 2
    Add salt. Tie garlic, peppercorns, onion, celery leaves, bay leaf and parsley in cheesecloth bag. Skim fat from broth.
  3. 3
    Add lentils. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add diced carrots and pepper.
  4. 4
    Continue cooking for 30 minutes or until carrots and lentils are tender.
  5. 5
    Yields 6 servings.

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