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Prep Time: 720 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 960 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Family recipe from Aunt Dorothea Ingredients:
2 cups lentils |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1 cup celery, chopped with leaves |
1/2 cup carrot, chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1 tablespoon vinegar (optional) |
1 cup tomato, diced and strained |
Directions:
1. Soak lentils for 12 hours in 6 cups of water.
2. Drain. Put in pot with 12 cups of water and ham bone. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 3 hours.
3. Add chopped onion, celery and carrots. Simmer for another hour. Thicken by adding butter and flour. Add paprika and salt to taste.
4. Just before serving add 1 vinegar or strained tomatoes. Serve.
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