Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

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This slow cooker lentil soup is great to come home to at the end of the day. It features a richly spiced broth filled with lentils, ham, and veggies. Pair it with cornmeal muffins, and you have a great meal!

Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup in a bowl garnished with fresh basil leaves
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
11 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham

  • 1 cup dried lentils

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 32 ounces chicken broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 8 teaspoons tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Combine ham, lentils, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Season with basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf.

    Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup with a bay leaf in a slow cooker

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  3. Stir in chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce.

    Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup ingredients in a slow cooker

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  4. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.

    Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup in a bowl garnished with fresh basil leaves

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
6g Fat
26g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1170mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 41%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 594mg 13%

* 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.

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