Today in Poland, the Poles love lentils in a variety of dishes, from pierogi to soup.  Here is a Polish lentil soup recipe that tastes amazing with a good smocked ham hock, but you can leave it out and make the soup vegetarian if you chose. A typical complaint is that lentil soup tends to get mushy, so make sure to add your lentils last so you don’t overcook them.  This soup recipe is a wonderful hearty meal that can be enjoyed for several days.

Polish Lentil Soup Recipe

  • 1 small smoked ham hock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3-4 parsnips
  • 1 leek (cleaned and chopped)
  • 1 celery root with greens
  • 1 box chopped mushrooms
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (mortar crushed)
  • 1/2 can tomato paste
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika (optional)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup lentils, picked and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup soup pasta (optional)
  • Organic sour cream as a topping

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