LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

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Goodness of lentils using leftover Easter ham. This is but a base for whatever vegetables or spices you would like to use. It is tasty good for the cold spring weather we are having.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups lentils
1/2 cup ham, cubed
8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup broccoli stem, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon Vegeta
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In large soup pot heat up oil; add onions, shallot, carrots and celery.Cook about 5 minutes; add garlic and mushrooms; cook 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  • Add lentils, ham and chicken broth; stir in Vegeta and savory.
  • Cover and cook until lentil are tender;add broccoli stems last 10 minutes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese for a change of flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 1063.3, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11

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