Ham and Lentil Stew Review

[chef_Tab]

Today I made the Ham and Lentil Stew from the Soups, Chilis, and Stews Cookbook. It was so delicious, it will replace my old lentil soup recipe from now on. I did use linguica in place of the ham because it was what I had on hand. And personally, I like more vinegar so I added it to my bowl. Hubby chooses Tabasco. We ate far too much. Yummy.

[Mare749]

Thank you for the review, Theresa. That's one I'm looking foward to making as well. A few more weeks and I'll be making soup at least once and sometimes twice in a week.

[chef_Tab]

Next time I make it, I will double the recipe. It would be nice to freeze some for another day. I think it probably would be good for 4 people as the recipe stands. I am looking forward to trying most of the soups in that book! I just happened to have all of the ingredients for that one. (minus the ham)

[cjs]

and perfect timing - as I came to the computer this a.m. I grabbed the books, Soups, Stews, etc., Sandwiches & Salads, and Cuisine Tonight. Have two smoked pork chops to do something with tonight. Ham & Lentil Stew it will be!!

Did you do the egg salad wraps also? those look good. Like you, I have everything for this dinner. thanks!

[chef_Tab]

Sorry, Jean, did not do the wraps. Hubby has a huge cholesterol problem so we avoided the egg salad. I normally make spaetzle (german noodle) with lentil soup, but I did not for this, not knowing how it would be consistency wise. I will make it next time. Not that it is needed, but we love them so. I hope you like it! I just love all beans.

[farnfam]

Any chance some one could post this recipe?? Pretty Please
I have some nice red lentils, and chorizo
Cis

[chef_Tab]

Ham and Lentil Stew
from C@H Soups Stews & Chilies

Brown in 2 T. olive oil; Stir in:
1/2 lb ham, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
2 t.garlic, minced
1/2 lb. dry brown lentils

Deglaze with; add:
1/4 cup dry sherry
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 t. fresh thyme
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Finish with; Garnish with:
1 T. red wine vinegar
crumbled goat cheese

Brown ham in batches in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; transfer to a plate and set aside. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and sweat 5 minutes. Stir in lentils, and increase heat to medium-high, and cook 2 minutes.

Deglaze with sherry and simmer until nearly evaporated. Stir in reserved ham, broth, tomatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Add spinach, salt, and pepper.

Finish soup with vinegar; garnish each serving with goat cheese.

I hope you love it too, Cis, I think the chorizo will be great in it!

[cjs]

Here you go, Cis -

Ham & Lentil Stew
makes 8 cups

Brown in 2 T. olive oil; stir in:
1/2 lb. ham, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup each celery and carrot, diced
2 t. garlic, minced
1/2 lb. dry brown lentils
Deglaze with; add:
1/4 cup dry sherry
5 cups chicken broth***
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 tsp. mined fresh thyme
2 cups fresh spinachg, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
Finish with; Garnish with:
1 T. red wine vinegar
Crumbled goat cheese

Brown ham in batches in oil in a large pot over med-high heat; transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and sweat 5 min.
Stir in lentils, increase heat to med-high, and cook 2 min.

Deglaze with sherry and simmer until nearly evaporated.
Stir in the reserved ham, broth, tomatoes, and thyme.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to med-low, and simmer partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 min.

Finish soup with vinegar; garnish each serving with goat cheese.

I've tasted it - (it's for dinner ) and it's very tasty.

Do you want the egg salad wraps also?? Oh well, I'll go ahead - it's tasty also. but I used basil in place of the dill, not a real dill fan.

Egg salad wraps
makes 4

8 hard cooked eggs, cleaned and chopped up
3 T. mayo
2 T. chopped fresh dill
1 T. minced fresh chives
1 T. Dijon
Salt & pepper

Stir mayo, dill, chives, dijon, salt & pepper into the egg.
Divide egg salad and cucumber spears among lettuce leaves.
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***see a thread I started "Preaching to the Choir, Part 2"

[cjs]

Oh Crap!!Everytime this happens I say I'm going to post "I'll go type it up" so two of us don't do this! Good for both of us, Tab!

[farnfam]

Many thanks to both of you
This sounds so yummy and cozy for a cool nite.
BTW did someone say egg salad wraps????
Cis