Bacon soup - pressure cooker Recipe: Low Fat, Low Sugar

serves 4

1 small bacon knuckle

1 onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed

2 carrots, chopped

1 turnip

4 oz / 100 g orange lentils

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

2 pints water

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

DO NOT ADD SALT

• Soak the bacon knuckle overnight in cold water.
• Boil covered but unsealed for 5 minutes. Remove from the water and take off the thick skin with a sharp knife.
• Replace the knuckle in the cooker and cover with 2 pints water.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to 15 lb pressure.
• Replace lid and bring to high pressure.
• Cook according to the weight of the knuckle at 12 minutes per lb.
• After cooking, cool and refrigerate, then remove all fat.
• Re-heat before serving with wholemeal bread.
• This is more like a stew than a soup and should be served as a main meal.