Carrot Soup With Smoked Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 kg carrots, peeled and sliced
2 None onions, finely chopped
1.2 litres vegetable stock
300 g lean smoked gammon, diced
1 None leeks, trimmed and sliced
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
250 g red lentils
None None Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan, saute the carrots and onions for 3-4 mins, stirring. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins. Add the leek, chili flakes and lentils and continue to cook for another 15-17 mins until the lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add the ham and saute for 5-6 mins, turning until golden and cooked through. Add to the soup, season and add lemon juice, to taste. Divide between 4 bowls then sprinkle with parsley. Serve.