This Mediterranean soup features Extra virgin olive oil, Onions — chopped, Garlic cloves — minced, Chicken stock — defatted, Water. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Spicy Lentil-Tomato Soup With Ham
Description
This Mediterranean soup features Extra virgin olive oil, Onions -- chopped, Garlic cloves -- minced, Chicken stock -- defatted, Water. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Chopped 1 c Carrots -- finely diced 1/2 c Lentils -- rinsed and Drained 1 tb Dried basil 1/2 ts Dried oregano 1/2 ts Dried thyme 1/8 ts Cayenne pepper 1/8 ts Black pepper 1/2 c Lean ham -- finely diced 1 cn Tomatoes, canned -- ** see Note 1 c Cabbage -- shredded 1 c Garbanzo beans, canned -- Rinsed and drained
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Combine olive oil, onions, garlic in large pot.
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Cook over medium
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heat until onions are limp and most liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
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Add stock, water, ham hocks, celery, carrots, lentils, basil, oregano, thyme, cayenne peppe r, and black pepper.
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Bring mixture to a boil.
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over medium-high heat.
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Lower heat and simmer, covered, about 45 minutes.
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Using large, shallow spoon, skim off fat from soup surface.
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Discard ham hocks.
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Add diced ham, tomatoes, cabbage and garbanzo beans and simmer 15 minutes longer.
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This soup may be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen and reheated over low heat if desired.
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But stir frequently during reheating to prevent soup from sticking to the bottom of the pot
Nutrition Facts
Servings 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 834.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.9g54%
- Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
- Cholesterol 237.6mg80%
- Sodium 887.1mg37%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.6g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
- Sugars 9.4g
- Protein 82.9g166%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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