Old Fashion Lentil Soup

Submitted by Brookes Kitchen

"Family recipe from Aunt Dorothea"

 

• Ready In: 16hrs
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped with leaves
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced and strained

directions

1. Soak lentils for 12 hours in 6 cups of water.
2. Drain. Put in pot with 12 cups of water and ham bone. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 3 hours.
3. Add chopped onion, celery and carrots. Simmer for another hour. Thicken by adding butter and flour. Add paprika and salt to taste.
4. Just before serving add 1 vinegar or strained tomatoes. Serve.