Pork Hock And Lentil Soup Recipe

• 1 x bacon hock
• 1 Tbsp. oil + 2 tsp oil, (preferably strongly flavoured extra virgin olive oil)
• 1 x leek, washed and finely cut
• 2 med carrots, finely diced
• 1 x celeriac, peeled and finely diced or possibly
• 2 Tbsp. minced celery stalk
• 4 x cloves garlic, crushed (4 to 5)
• 200 gm red lentils, well washed and liquid removed
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp grnd fennel seed
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. finely minced mint
• 1 lt chicken, veal or possibly vegetable stock
• 50 gm grated parmesan cheese
•     Pepper to season

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