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Ham Hock and lentil Soup

Potato, ham hock and lentil soup

POTATO AND HAM BROTH TOPPED WITH A POACHED EGG

Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine british
Keyword ham hock, Lentils, potatoes, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Love Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 300 g Maris Piper potatoes peeled, cubed
  • 200 g shredded ham hock
  • 1 onion peeled, sliced
  • 100 g split red lentils
  • 1.5 pt gluten-free chicken stock
  • 200 g spring onions sliced
  • 4 free-range eggs
  • a little butter
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Gently cook the onion in the butter and add a little seasoning.

  2. Add the stock, potatoes and lentils and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, check, then season to taste. Add more water if necessary.

  3. Poach the eggs for 3 minutes. Add the greens to the hot soup, return to the boil, stir well, then remove from the heat. Stir in the ham hock.

  4. Serve each soup with a poached egg on top and a good twist of black pepper.