SALT PORK LENTIL SOUP

Salt Pork Lentil Soup image

Provided by wervwera

Categories Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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4 ounces salt pork, cubed
1 small red onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 cups dried lentils, picked over
6 cups water or 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a large pot, brown the salt pork over medium heat.
Remove the bits and saute the onion and carrot about five minutes in the fat from the pork.
Add the garlic and saute a minute longer.
Re-add the pork bits as well as the parsley, lentils, and water or stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through, but not falling apart.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 221.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.3