HAM AND LENTIL SOUP FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN WOW!! ENJOY DAN:

HAM AND LENTIL SOUP FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

5 tablespoon s vegetable oil

7 onions, chopped

6 stalks of celery, diced

15 garlic cloves, minced

22 cups chicken broth

8 cups dried lentils

1-7 pound ham, diced

1-(50 Oz) can diced tomatoes

1/4-cup cider vinegar

3 tablespoons oregano

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons dried parsley

1 bunch kale, chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock-pot add oil over medium-high heat, when sizzling.

2.   Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

3.   Add celery and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.

4.   Combine lentils, ham, and stock; bring to a boil.

5.   Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes.

6.   Add remaining ingredients.

7.   simmer until veggies are tender; about 30 minutes.

8.   Remove 8-10 cups of lentils , broth and veggies and puree.

9.   Return to the soup and stir.

10.                Add kale and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                BON-APPETITE!!