Name: Black Lentil and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, diced; 1 large shallot, diced; 2 to 3 carrots, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1/2 russet potato, peeled and finely diced (it will break down and thicken the soup); 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; leftover ham, diced or shredded; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 3/4 cup black lentils; 32 oz chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; fresh thyme; 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar; salt and fresh pepper; fresh parsley