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Gluten Free Indian Spiced Lentil and Gammon Soup
With winter fast approaching it's time for warm, stodgy comfort food. Bursting with flavour and spice, this naturally gluten free lentil and gammon soup is one of my ultimate favourites. It freezes well to batch cook and bring out as a quick meal, just, make sure it is fully cold before popping into a freezable container.
1.5kg gammon joint, all visible fat removed 500g red lentils (Make sure these don't have a may contain warning) 4 large carrots, finely diced 4 celery stalks, chopped 3 large brown onions, diced 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1.5tbsp cumin 1.5tbsp coriander 1.5tbsp garam masala 1.5tbsp tumeric 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped 2 chillis, sliced (reserve a bit to serve, optional) 2 low salt chicken stock cubes 2.5 litres of boiling water 2 tbsp oil or low calorie cooking spray
Preparation Time: 20 Mins
Cooking Time: 4 Hours
This recipe makes 10 servings
Method
1. Soak the gammon in cold water overnight, skim off any layers of salt when needed.
2. Boil the gammon as per pack instructions ( if your gammon doesn't come with instructions, boil in a pan for 2-3 hours until cooked)
3. Once the gammon is cooked set aside.
4. Heat the oil or low calorie spray in a large saucepan and add the onion, celery and carrot. Cook on low until soft (approximately 5-10 minutes).
5. Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and spices, cook for 1 minute to let the aromas release.
6. Pour in the boiling water and crumble in the stock cubes. Add the lentils and cook for approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally so the lentils do not stick.
7. Shred the gammon and add to the pan, cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Serve with a sprinkle of the remaining chilli and coriander.