Ingredients

• Lentils - 1 cup
• Ham - 120 g
• Onion, chopped - 1 medium
• Carrot - 1 chopped
• Celery - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Bay leaf - 1
• Garlic - 1 finely chopped
• Tomato juice - 3/4 cup
• Water - 4 cups
• Wine vinegar - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste.

How to Make Simple Lentil Soup

• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Saute for 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and bay leaves.
• Saute for 1 minute.
• Add the ham.
• Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Now, add the lentils and cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the soup into individual serving bowls and serve hot.