Ham and lentil soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachMeaty ham bone
6cupsWater
cupDried lentils -- rinsed &
Sorted
1canTomatoes -- 28 oz. cut up
3eachesCarrots sliced
2eachesCelery ribs sliced
¼cupChopped green onions
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonDried oregano
teaspoonPepper
12ouncesBulk pork sausage -- cooked
& drained
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-½ hours. Remove ham bone. To broth, add lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, remove ham from bone; coarsely chop. Add ham, sausage and parsley to soup; heat through.

Yield: 10-12 servings (3 quarts) Recipe By : Country Woman