1-Hour Smoky Ham and Lentil Soup

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry lentils, rinsed
• 6 -8 ounces smoked ham, diced
• 10 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ham soup base or 3 ham bouillon cubes
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 3/4 cup onion, diced
• 3/4 cup carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Tabasco sauce, a few drops
• liquid smoke, a few drops

Directions

1. In a stock pot, combine lentils, ham, water and base/bouillon and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat; simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

3. Add remaining ingredients; simmer until veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.

4. If you wish to puree: remove 3 cups of lentils, broth and veggies (keep diced ham in soup pot); puree, return to soup and stir. For the crockpot: place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on LOW for about 10 hours; follow step #4 prior to serving.

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