OLD FASHION LENTIL SOUP

Old Fashion Lentil Soup image

Provided by Brookes Kitchen

Categories Lentil

Time 16h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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2 cups lentils
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped with leaves
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
1 cup tomatoes, diced and strained

Steps:

Soak lentils for 12 hours in 6 cups of water.
Drain. Put in pot with 12 cups of water and ham bone. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 3 hours.
Add chopped onion, celery and carrots. Simmer for another hour. Thicken by adding butter and flour. Add paprika and salt to taste.
Just before serving add 1 vinegar or strained tomatoes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 232.5, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 10.3