Ham and Lentil Winter Soup

  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 500ml water
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200g dried lentils
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 200g cubed roast ham (great for leftovers!)
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Add the stock, water, celery, carrots, onion, lentils, vinegar, and garlic to a large pot, then bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 mins.
  • Add the ham, salt, pepper, and mustard to the soup, and continue cooking on a low heat for about 30 mins, or until the lentils are tender. Serve with bread.
45 mins
8 serving