Lentils are one of those foods that imo really need a bit of the proper sprucing up to make them really delicious. They are pretty mild earthy flavored on their own and can be elevated by adding nice smoky flavors with garlic and other earthy spices. This is a delicious Lentil soup we filmed for Healthy Recipe Channel last year and it turned out amazing.
Ingredients:
2 smoked Ham Hocks
3 tbsp of fresh oregano or 1 tbsp dry oregano
1/4 cup of chopped Cilantro
1/4 cup chopped basil
8 cloves of diced garlic
2 bay leaves
2 cups of lentils
1/2 a bell pepper finely diced
1 cup of sliced carrots
1 tbsp of olive oil
2 cups of sliced baby portabella
2 cups of baby bok choy or spinach
6 strips of uncured bacon chopped into bits
1/2 red onion diced
2 tablespoons of feta cheese
Begin by boiling the smoked ham hocks for at least one hour to render the broth for the base of the soup.
Cook the bacon in your pot until all the fat melts and the bacon gets crisp.
Add in your Garlic, Onion, and Mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Add in the rest of the ingredients including the Lentils. Cook for 3 minutes mixing it well and then add your bone broth from the Ham Hocks. Cover the soup and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the lentils become creamy and dissolve.
Serve with the Feta Cheese Crumbles and minced cilantro.
Our complete detailed video from Healthy Recipe Channel, our Youtube Channel.
