Best 14 Lentil And Ham Soup Recipes

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"Lentil and Ham Soup", a classic combination of hearty lentils, savory ham, and aromatic vegetables, offers a delightful and comforting meal that warms the soul. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture, this soup promises a culinary journey that's both delicious and nutritious. Whether you're looking for a comforting weekday dinner or a cozy dish to share with friends, this lentil and ham soup recipe offers an explosion of flavors that's sure to leave your taste buds tingling with delight.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND LENTIL SOUP



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This lentil soup with ham is a combination of two soup recipes I came across and adapted. I often serve it for Sunday dinner, making enough so there are leftovers for my husband's lunch thermos. A bricklayer, he regularly works outside during winter. -Andi Haug, Hendrum, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 meaty ham bone
6 cups water
1-1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone. To broth, add the lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, remove ham from bone; coarsely chop. Add the ham, sausage and parsley to soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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Come home at the end of the day to a richly spiced broth filled with lentils, ham and veggies. Pair it up with cornmeal muffins and you have a great meal!

Provided by queendiva1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 11h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon black pepper
32 ounces chicken broth
1 cup water
8 teaspoons tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1169.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HAM HOCK AND LENTIL SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups small diced onions
1 cup small diced celery
1 cup small diced carrots
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 quarts chicken stock
3 to 4 smoked ham hocks
1 pound orange lentils
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook about 1 hour, or until the hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls and serve with crusty bread.

INSTANT POT® LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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A delicious and hearty soup when you don't have all day. Just about one hour til yum! Thank you queendiva1 for a great base recipe!

Provided by nolteteam

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup carrots, 1/4-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
1 cup lentils
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 small bay leaf
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and warm for a few minutes. Add onion and celery; saute for 2 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water. Stir in bay leaf.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove lid carefully. Discard bay leaf. Stir salt, lemon juice, and pepper into the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1104 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

HEARTY LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Mushroom     Onion     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Ham     Lentil     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leftover smoked ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
1 pound lentils (about 2 1/2 cups), picked over and rinsed
1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 onions, chopped coarse
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 cups beef broth
8 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart kettle combine all ingredients and simmer soup, covered partially, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick and remove meat from bone or hocks. Chop meat and stir into soup.

SLOW-COOKED HAM AND LENTIL SOUP



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Lentil lovers will enjoy a big batch of this satisfying soup. Just pop it in the slow cooker after lunch, and it will be ready by supper time.-Connie Jones Pixley, Roxboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups water
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the celery, carrots and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the water, lentils, ham, salt, marjoram and pepper. Stir in the celery mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP WITH HAM AND POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 shallots, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped
1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups chicken stock, homemade, or store-bought reduced-sodium
1/2 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
Parsley puree, recipe follows
3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lentils and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Puree with immersion blender to thicken.
  • Stir in potatoes and ham, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, 10 minutes longer. To serve, ladle soup into bowls and swirl in parsley puree.
  • Combine garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a blender or food processor (preferably small model) and process until pureed.
  • Yield: about 1/3 cup

HAM HOCK AND LENTIL SOUP



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I recently found this recipe on the Food TV website and have not tried it yet. It is one of Emeril's recipes.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions, diced small
1 cup celery, diced small
1 cup carrot, diced small
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 quarts chicken stock
3 -4 ham hocks
1 lb orange lentils
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered for about an hour, or until ham hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue to cook 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Serve with a hearty crusty bread.

LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 boneless ham steak (about 3/4 pound), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 15.5-ounce cans lentils (do not drain)
1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, turnips and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start browning, about 8 minutes. Add the flour and thyme; cook, stirring, until the flour is incorporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in 4 cups hot water until smooth.
  • Add the ham and the lentils with their liquid. Increase the heat to medium high and bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low so the soup is gently simmering. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly and the lentils are creamy, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baguette cubes; sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. Serve the soup topped with the croutons.

LENTIL SOUP WITH PEAS AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup diced ham (about 4 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, diced (3 to 4 medium potatoes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried yellow or red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed if frozen)
3 tablespoons plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham, onion and 2 tablespoons dill; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the lentils; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the lentils begin to fall apart, 12 to 15 more minutes. Stir in the peas, yogurt and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill. Ladle the soup into bowls.

HEARTY LENTIL AND HAM SOUP



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Make and share this Hearty Lentil and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Ham

Time 1h50m

Yield 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leftover smoked ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
1 lb lentils, picked over and rinsed (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 lb mushroom, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 onions, chopped coarse
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 cups beef broth
8 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart kettle combine all ingredients and simmer soup, covered partially, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
  • Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick and remove meat from bone or hocks.
  • Chop meat and stir into soup.

LENTIL AND PEA SOUP (HAM HOCKS)



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Try this hearty soup for supper with chunks of rye bread to dunk. All you'll need to finish a comfort food supper is some apples and cheese for dessert.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onions
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
12 cups water
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup dried split peas
4 smoked ham hocks (about 3 3/4 lbs)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 -2 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/4 cups chopped celery
lemon slice

Steps:

  • In a heavy (cast iron is best) dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes, stirring until soft.
  • Add remaining ingredients except carrots,celery and lemon slices.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover pot.
  • Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
  • Add carrots and celery.
  • Bring back to boil then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove pot from heat.
  • Lift out hocks and bay leaf, discard bay leaves.
  • Cool hocks enough to handle, remove fat and bones.
  • Put meat back in soup. Stir and heat gently.
  • Float a lemon slice on top of each serving.

LENTIL SOUP WITH HAM AND BACON (CROCK POT, SLOW COOKER)



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Make and share this Lentil Soup With Ham and Bacon (Crock Pot, Slow Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Ham

Time 8h20m

Yield 1 pot of soup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil
8 cups beef broth
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 cups ham, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 1/2 lbs dry lentils
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. Saute bacon until firm; remove from heat and move to crock pot.
  • Add remaning ingredients to crock pot.
  • Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 6-8 hours, until lentils are tender.

FABULOUS HAM BONE AND LENTIL SOUP



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I didn't have any split peas, but I had a ham bone and decided to try lentil soup with ham. This is good stuff. Recipe courtesy of grouprecipes.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 meaty ham bone
6 cups water
1 1/4 dried lentils, rinsed and sorted
28 ounces tomatoes, canned with juice cut up
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped (spring or green onions)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • To broth, add lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and seasonings and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, remove ham from bone and coarsely chop.
  • Add ham and parsley to soup and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 180.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Soak your lentils before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Don't be afraid to add vegetables. They will add flavor, nutrients, and color to your soup.
  • Use a good quality ham. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Season your soup to taste. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper and add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Lentil and ham soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try this lentil and ham soup recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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