Lentil Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 2 large onions
• 1 lb lentils, washed (non processed)
• 1 ounce paprika
• salt and pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• water
• 1 carrot, cut into pieces
• 1 lb polish sausage, cut into pieces

Recipe

• 1 place ham hocks in large kettle and heat gently to render some fat.
• 2 add onions and cook until golden brown.
• 3 add lentils and carrot.
• 4 stir.
• 5 add enough water to cover.
• 6 add paprika,salt and pepper.
• 7 bring to a boil,stir and cover.
• 8 turn off the heat and let stand for an hour or more.
• 9 reheat and stir.
• 10 again add water to cover and cook gently until lentils begin to disintergrate.
• 11 cook sausage in the soup and add thyme.
• 12 serve hot.