Linsensuppe

S.No.	Ingredients	Quantity
1	Lentils	150 gm
2	Meaty ham bone	1
3	Bacon scraps	150 gm
4	Onion	1 large
5	Potatoes	2 large
6	Water	1ltr

7	Chicken stock	500 ml
8	Lemon juice	1 piece
9	Celery	1 stalk
10	Thyme	½ tsp
11	Bay leaves	2
12	Salt	To taste
13	Black pepper	To taste
14	Oil	As required

       Method

1.     In a large pot add a small amount of  oil, put in medium heat and once its hot add the bacon & cook until crispy and golden brown.

2.     Add the onions, celery and carrots then cook until onions caramelize.

3.     Drain and add the lentils, ham bone, one portion of the potatoes, water, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaves, salt black pepper. Bring to boil and gently simmer for 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs until lentils are tender.

4.     Remove the ham bone and bay leaves, separate meat from bones and return the meat to the soup together with the remaining potatoes are tender.

                         5.   Just before serving add lemon juice and adjust your seasonings, serve while hot.