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Smokey Tomato & Lentil Soup

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This comforting soup combines lentils, ham hock, and tomatoes for a protein-packed meal. It features aromatic herbs and a smoky depth of flavor. Perfect for cold days, this dish is easy to prepare and great for meal prep.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 234
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This comforting soup combines lentils, ham hock, and tomatoes for a protein-packed meal. It features aromatic herbs and a smoky depth of flavor. Perfect for cold days, this dish is easy to prepare and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cup Onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 7 cup Chicken stock
  • 1 pound Ham hock
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 2/3 cup Lentils sorted, rinsed, drain
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Plum tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cup Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Italian Tomato Soup Campbell
Directions
  1. 1
    In dutch oven add olive oil, onion and garlic, saute on med low heat until transparent and lightly browned.
  2. 2
    Add stock, ham hock, celery, carrots, and washed lentils, and all seasonings.
  3. 3
    Bring to boil, reduce heat cook 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Skim off fat from soup mixture.
  5. 5
    Remove ham hock, sort to remove any visible fat, discard bone, fat, and skin.
  6. 6
    Return ham from hock to soup.
  7. 7
    Add canned tomatoes, and Italian tomato soup, simmer for additional 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g14%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 27.3g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 12.5g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lentil, tomato, ham hock, chicken stock, mediterranean, vegetable soup, comfort food, protein, gluten free, hearty
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