Hearty Lentil Soup With Ham And Potatoes Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x shallots chopped
• 1 med carrot peeled, minced fine
• 1 med celery rib finely minced
• 1/2 c. lentils rinsed, picked over
• 6 c. homemade chicken stock (or possibly store-bought reduced-sodium)
• 1/2 lb red potatoes cut 1/2" dice
• 1 1/2 c. cubed ham
• 3 x garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley

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