Salt Pork Lentil Soup Food

SALT PORK LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, brown the salt pork over medium heat.
• Remove the bits and saute the onion and carrot about five minutes in the fat from the pork.
• Add the garlic and saute a minute longer.
• Re-add the pork bits as well as the parsley, lentils, and water or stock.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
• Simmer about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through, but not falling apart.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a crusty bread or crackers.

LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Make the bouquet garni by placing the herbs in a cheesecloth or a metal tea ball. Place in large stock pot.
• Add all ingredients in stock pot--water, vegetables, lentils.
• Simmer the soup for one hour, covered, or until the lentils are tender. Discard the bouquet garni.
• Remove the ham hocks. Cut the meat from them. Reserve. Discard bones.
• Optional: in the container of a food processor or large blender, whirl half of the soup until it is smooth, 2 cups at a time. Return to pot with other half of soup. Add meat. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve.