Lentil Soup with Smoked Pork | Hearty Home Cooking

Rinse the lentils thoroughly and place them in a pot. Cover with 1 liter of cold water and let them soak for at least 2 hours. Add a level tablespoon of salt and cook the lentils until soft over medium heat. Then drain through a sieve.

Cut the smoked pork into cubes of approx. 0.5 cm. Finely chop the onion. Slice the garlic thinly. Heat the beef broth. Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley.

In a pot, melt the lard over medium heat. Add the smoked pork and fry until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and roast for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in two-thirds of the cooked lentils, pour in 900 ml of the hot beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.