Lentil Soup

Lentil soup is a comforting and nourishing dish, very popular in the United States for its rich flavours and simplicity. Inspired by the country's varied culinary influences, this soup combines the goodness of lentils with vegetables, herbs and sometimes meat to create a hearty dish that's ideal for chilly days.
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Course: Main course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams green lentils
  • ½ litre water (adjust if necessary)
  • 1 heel of white ham
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 1 pod garlic finely chopped
  • 1 sheet laurel
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil
  2. Fry the onion, carrots and garlic for around 10 minutes.
  3. Add the heel, water, lentils and herbs.
  4. Cook for 1 to 1? hours
  5. Before serving, adjust the salt and pepper and add the lemon juice.

Notes