Scottish Lentil Soup

Classic central scotland recipe i learned from my mother in law and adapted it to my way of cooking.

Cut up ham into bite size chunks.

Dice onion and leeks.

Add oil to large soup pot and fry over medium heat until golden then add the diced ham and fry until it changes color.

Grate rutabaga and carrots add to cooking mixture.

Add chicken stock paste salt , pepper and garlic powder.

Cover mixture with half of the water , stir and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Taste to see if you need to add more salt or pepper.

Add red lentils and rest of the water and simmer for another 30 mins until lentils are soft.

Can be made ahead and frozen.

Serve with thick cut home made bread and you have a scottish favorate.

ham, leek, onion, carrots, rutabaga, red lentils, water, olive oil, chicken stock paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder