Lentils are like little sponges and soak up the fantastic flavor of the ham hock and the medley of veggies. This slow cooker lentil soup has well balanced savory flavor. Perfect with a little ...

The meat on a bacon hock takes longer to become tender, so cook on stove-top for an hour before placing in the slow-cooker. You could cook the soup for longer in the slow-cooker, but I love the ...

Place the ham hock in a large saucepan or casserole pot ... Either way it will take a couple of hours. Add the leek, soup celery and potato and cook until potatoes are soft 0 about 20 minutes.

Add the garlic and soup celery if using and cook for 5 minutes. Mix into the lentils with the ham hock. Whisk the mustard, honey and vinegar together. Whisk in the oil and check seasoning.