Lentil And Split Pea Soup

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A hearty, satisfying soup. make up a double batch and freeze half when you want a quick meal on the table in minutes.

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Steps

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Saute bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until fat is rendered , about 4 minutes.

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Remove bacon.

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Drain off all but 1 tblsps of fat.

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Add onion , carrot , leek and garlic and saute until light brown , about 10 minutes.

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Add broth , lentils , split peas , potato , ham hock , celery , thyme and bay leaf.

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Bring to boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer until lentils and split peas are tender , about 45 minutes.

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Stir in red wine and simmer 5 minutes longer.

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Discard bay leaf.

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Remove ham hock from soup and remove any meat attached to bone.

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Cube meat and return to soup along with chopped up bacon.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Freezer.

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Just defrost in microwave , reheat well and serve.

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Ingredients

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bacon, onion, carrot, leek, garlic, low sodium chicken broth, lentils, split peas, potato, smoked ham hock, celery & leaves, dried thyme, bay leaf, dry red wine