Ham and Lentil Soup by My Heart Beets

oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, water, ham bone, red lentils, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, black pepper, cayanne pepper, salt, pepper

Category: Lentil Soup

– 2 tablespoons avocado oil
– 2 onions, diced
– 3 stalks celery, diced
– 3 carrots, sliced
– 2 tablespoons minced garlic
– 8 cups water
– 1 meaty ham bone
– 1 pound red lentils
– 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, adjust to taste
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste