Name: Cheats Pea and Ham Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 bacon rashers finely chopped; 1 onion large diced; 1 carrot diced; 1 garlic clove crushed; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 1/2 cup red lentils dried; 1.5L chicken liquid stock

by Kimlouise Last updated on 05/05/2025

A delicious, healthy, quick and filling version of traditional pea and ham soup. A family favourite on soup night.

- Kimlouise

Ingredients

4 bacon rashers finely chopped
1 onion large diced
1 carrot diced
1 garlic clove crushed
1 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 cup red lentils dried
1.5L chicken liquid stock

Method

Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat and cook bacon, onion, carrot and garlic until soft.
Step 2

Add lentils and cook for another 1 minute to coat.
Step 3

Add stock and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes or until lentils are soft and soup is thick.
Step 4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.