Lentil And Ham Shank Stew (Lentilbas Com Porco)

Try this delicious recipe from the Electric Kitchen!

• 1 lb ham shanks
• 2 to 3 quarts water
• 2 bay leaves, torn in half
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole allspice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 1 lb brown lentils, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
• 1 large, red bell pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley