Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Hock
A comforting, protein-rich lentil soup featuring smoked hock for depth of flavor and hormonal support. This meal balances blood sugar and supports energy during perimenopause.
Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Orshy + Lila
Orshy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min
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Equipment
Large pot
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup dried brown lentils (rinsed), medium onion (diced), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large pot…
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Heat olive oil in a large pot…
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Look for: softened
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Add smoked hock
Add smoked hock, lentils, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until lentils are tender and meat is falling off the bone.
Look for: lentils are tender and meat is falling off the bone
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Remove smoked hock
Remove smoked hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard bones.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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