Ham Lentil Soup

Details

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Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 carrots, diced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 8 cups water
• 1 bunch kale, rinsed and thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.

When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, more vinegar if desired.