Ham Hock and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups small diced onions
• 1 cup small diced celery
• 1 cup small diced carrots
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 3 to 4 smoked ham hocks
  • 1 pound orange lentils
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to ...

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