Prize winning ham & lentil soup

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Meaty ham bone
6cupsWater
cupDried lentils, rinsed and sorted
1canTomatoes (28-oz.) with liquid, cut up
3Carrots, sliced
2Celery ribs, sliced
¼cupChopped green onions
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonDried oregano
teaspoonPepper
12ouncesBulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1½ 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 parsely to soup; heat through.