How To Make Recipe

How to Make LENTIL SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups lentils 2 quarts water 1 meaty ham bone or 3 -4 ham hocks 1 medium onion, chopped 1 -2 diced carrot 2 stalks chopped celery 1?4 cup finely chopped parsley 1 garlic clove, minced 1?2 teaspoon basil (I prefer to use a .75 oz pkg of fresh basil) 1?2 teaspoon oregano 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar DIRECTIONS Rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot. Add: water, ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, garlic,basil, oregano. Salt& pepper to taste. Cover pan and bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours. After long simmer add the can of tomatoes (do not drain) and vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes more. Remove bone and put any meat back into the soup. Adjust any seasonings to taste. by: DDW7976