Salt Pork Lentil Soup

• 4 ounces salt pork, cubed
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, picked over
• 6 cups water or 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• salt & pepper, to taste

1. In a large pot, brown the salt pork over medium heat.
2. Remove the bits and saute the onion and carrot about five minutes in the fat from the pork.
3. Add the garlic and saute a minute longer.
4. Re-add the pork bits as well as the parsley, lentils, and water or stock.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
6. Simmer about 45 minutes to an hour, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through, but not falling apart.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with a crusty bread or crackers.

salt pork, red onion, carrots, garlic, parsley, dried lentils, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salt-pork-lentil-soup-507000 (may not work)