Lentil Ham Soup

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This lentil soup with ham recipe is one of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Just before serving, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve with crusty French bread.

Submitted by Arielle Darling
Updated on October 29, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 cup dried lentils

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 ½ cups cubed cooked ham

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Cook’s Note

For added smoky flavor, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
5g Fat
19g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 694mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 427mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.