Carrot Soup With Smoked Ham

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

vegetable oil, carrots, onions, vegetable stock, lean smoked gammon, leeks, chilli flakes, red lentils, lemon, parsley

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