Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon oil
• 400 g smoked pork ribs or smoked pork bones
• 2 medium onions
• 2 carrots
• 1 - 2 celery stalks
• 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, thyme, marjoram, savory
• 1 and 1 /2 liters broth
• 1/4 cup green lentils
• 1/3 cup fine pasta
• 3 - 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• for serving: parsley, chili

Preparation

1. Pour oil into a wide pot, add ribs or bones cut into 2 - 3 parts and start heating. Meanwhile add diced onion and sauté until translucent, stirring occasionally.
2. Add peeled and diced carrot, mix and sauté together for about 2 - 3 minutes.
3. Add diced celery stalk, spices (cumin, thyme, marjoram and savory) and mix.
4. Pour in hot broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add dry lentils (previously rinsed) and simmer covered for about 25 - 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
6. Add pasta, mix and simmer for about 5 more minutes or until pasta is soft. Finally add tomato paste, mix and simmer for about 2 minutes.
7. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and chili pepper. Meat can be removed from bones and added to soup or soup can be served with whole ribs.