If you're in search of a hearty and flavorful soup that combines the goodness of ham, chicken, and lentils, look no further than caldo de lentejas con pollo y jamon. This traditional Spanish soup is a comforting dish that is sure to warm your soul. With its simple yet delicious combination of ingredients, this soup is a breeze to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.
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LENTIL SOUP
Your family will love this easy lentil soup so much, they'll be asking for a second serving! At home, my husband loves soups, and this lentil soup is one of his favorites (along with Chorizo Lentil Soup). It uses just a few simple main ingredients, but the end result is full of flavor!
Provided by Mely Martínez
Categories Soups
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for 10 minutes at a lower temperature.
- Stir in the drained lentils, 6 cups of chicken broth, and the parsley. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Remember, cooking time will depend on the lentil variitu you use for this recipe.
- Serve your Lentil Soup in small bowls, add a few drops of lime juice, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 1198 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 3 g
SOPA DE LENTEJAS: SPANISH LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Begin by sorting through lentils to remove any debris or rocks.
- Rinse dry lentils under cold water.
- Place lentils into a medium saucepan and cover with water. Soak lentils for 1 hour.
- Pour olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, add vegetables and cumin and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add pork and chorizo and sauté for 3 more minutes, making sure meat doesn't stick.
- Add just enough water to pot to completely cover vegetables and meat. Bring water to a boil.
- Drain lentils and add to pot.
- Bring back to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are cooked, about 1 hour. Check pot every 15 to 20 minutes. Add additional water if/when needed.
- When lentils are fully cooked, season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls with rustic bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 1 dozen (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SOPA DE LENTEJAS (ANDALUCIAN LENTIL SOUP)
This is a great soup to have during cold winter months, although it's wonderful anytime of year! It's loaded with fresh veggies and has a hearty flavor anyone will enjoy! Add additional root veggies like carrots if you like.
Provided by Vanessa Moore
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon just until it starts to brown a bit, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sausage, and bay leaf; cook about 4 minutes. Add lentils and water (water should be about an inch deeper than the level of the lentils). Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Put the potatoes into the soup and continue simmering until potatoes are cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
HAM/CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP, CALDO DE LENTEJAS CON POLLO Y JAMON
When I first married my mother-in-law taught me how to make this wonderful Lentil soup the taste was exceptional. Whenever I have left over chicken broth I make it. It has lots of vegetables, ham and chicken and of course lentils. So good and comforting. Serve with crusty bread and some red wine. I am in heaven. Enjoy
Provided by Juliann Esquivel @Juliann
Categories Chicken Soups
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If you have left over chicken broth as I did then put into a large pot and reserve until needed. I removed chicken parts and took chicken meat off the bones and put diced chicken meat into a seperate dish. In another pot or pressure cooker put in ham bone, neck bones and ham shanks. Cover with cold water and cover. When pressure cooker starts to push the little weight on top start timing cook for 30 minutes under a medium low flame. Presure cooker should move top weight every few minutes. If you dont have a pressure cooker cook the meat for about 2 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone. If using the pressure cooker after thirty minutes turn off and wait until cooker looses pressure. I kind of remove the top a little until all the pressure is gone. Open cooker when pressure is gone and remove meat with a sloted spoon to a sperate dish let cool before handling. When cool enough to handle remove meat from the bones. Discard bones cut meat into bite sized pieces. If you cooked the meat the traditional way do the same when the meat is done.
- Now take the a big pot and combine the chicken broth and ham broths in one pot. Add all of the diced veggies. Carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, diced can tomatoes, or whole fresh tomatos diced, potatoes, add rinsed lentils, packet of sazon Goya, and black pepper and package of hormel small cubed ham pieces. Cook all the vegetables, lentils and ham for one hour, after one hour add the diced chicken meat and diced ham and neck bone meat that was removed from the bones. Cook for a half hour more. Taste to see if your soup has enough salt. You may have to add just a little more salt because the ham and smoked meats already have salt in them. Taste the lentils to see if they are soft. Serve in deep bowls along with crusty bread. This soup is hearty and delicious. Enjoy
- When starting to make this dish if you don't have homemade chicken broth, you can use canned chicken broth. I sometimes use College Inn or Swanson. Chicken meat would be optional.
Tips:
- To make the soup richer in flavor, use a combination of chicken broth and water. You can also use homemade chicken stock if you have it on hand.
- If you don't have ham on hand, you can substitute bacon or sausage.
- Adding a bay leaf or two to the soup will give it a nice, subtle flavor.
- If you like your soup with a bit of a kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and some chopped cilantro or parsley.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham or chicken. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber, making this soup a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this ham, chicken, and lentil soup a try.
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