Jeanne's Lentil Soup
Source: MT Harvest of the Month and Edward Christensen, Missoula County Public School
Yield: 6 Servings
Cost/Serving: $1.86
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups dry lentils, rinsed and checked for stones
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
1 celery stalk, sliced 1/2-Inch thick
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 onion, diced
1 garlic glove, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 lb. ham
Directions:
- Bring water to a boil. Cook lentils in twice as much water as lentils. Strain and set aside.
- Sauté celery, onions, and carrots until tender.
- Add ham and garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add lentils and remaining Ingredients to stew pot and cook for 2 hours.