Best 9 Lentil Barley Ham Soup Recipes

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Lentil barley ham soup is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of lentils, barley, and ham creates a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. This soup is also a great way to use up leftover ham, making it a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and comforting bowl of lentil barley ham soup that the whole family will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 BARLEY SOUP



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Meet the Cook: Soups are one of my favorite things to prepare - they're so easy, and nothing is better on a chilly evening with some homemade bread or biscuits. I am only 26 and married for just a year, so I don't consider myself an "experienced" cook. But I do love to try new recipes with a country flair. -Anita Warner, Mt. Crawford, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
2 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Add broth, carrots, lentils, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Add chicken, barley and mushrooms; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the lentils, barley and carrots are tender. Add tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BARLEY LENTIL SOUP



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Canadian Living recently featured a an article promoting recipes rich in grains. This soup looked so comforting and satisfying, I knew that as autumn arrived it would be the perfect meal. Submitted for 'Zaar World Tour.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, marjoram and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, water, lentils and barley to the pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
  • To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.

LENTIL HAM SOUP



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One of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Enjoy with crusty French bread.

Provided by Arielle Darling

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

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 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 fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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 cook at a simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir ham, mustard, salt, and pepper into the soup; continue cooking until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 693.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

LENTIL-BARLEY HAM SOUP



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"This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's original recipe," writes Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, lentils, basil, oregano, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add ham and carrots. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Return to a boil; stir in the barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL BARLEY SOUP



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This recipe was given to me by my cousin as part of a bridal shower gift. You can easily choose to make this vegetarian or vegan by your choice of stock, using a butter substitute, and not adding the cheese at serving time.

Provided by Deb in Seattle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
6 cups beef broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup dry lentils
3/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large (4 quart) pan or dutch oven melt butter (or margarine).
  • add onion, celery, and garlic.
  • cook until tender.
  • add all remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • bring to a boil.
  • reduce to simmer for 45 minutes.
  • serve and top with cheese.
  • For Vegetarian/Vegan use the Vegetable stock as your choice not the beef, and for Vegan also omit the cheese and use a non dairy Margarine. For Lacto Vegetarians you don't need to change the dairy or cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 634, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 12.3

LESLIE'S HAM LENTIL SOUP



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I originally called this my 'experimental lentil' soup, patching together various other lentil soup recipes. I've been making it every fall for a decade now. What's listed here is a single recipe, though I can't remember the last time I've made such a small batch. It's great for freezing in individual servings for lunches.

Provided by soupysales

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups water
2 ⅔ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 ham bone with some meat
2 cups lentils
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon crushed bay leaf

Steps:

  • Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a stock pot, stirring to dissolve bouillon. Place ham bone in boiling broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in lentils. Simmer until lentils begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir celery, carrots, green bell pepper, onion, marjoram, and bay leaf into broth and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat and remove ham bone from soup. Cut ham from the bone, cube the meat, and return meat to soup, discarding the bone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 539.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

BARLEY AND LENTIL SOUP



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Provided by Cynthia Paige Ward

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Tomato     Vegetable     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Barley     Lentil     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     North Carolina     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
6 14 1/2-ounce cans (about) beef broth
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup lentils
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients. Cook until bell pepper just softens, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes.
  • Mix in 5 cans broth, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring mixture to boil. Stir in barley and lentils. Reduce heat and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Thin soup to desired consistency with remaining broth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup lentils
1 cup barley
1 (16-ounce) can tomato
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup celery sliced
3/4 cup carrot sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dill weed dried
1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 cups chicken broth or bouillon, or beef fat skimmed

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if soup becomes too thick. This soup is highly nutritious and very tasty!

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your soup taste its best. Look for high-quality lentils, barley, ham, and vegetables.
  • Cook the lentils and barley separately: This will help to prevent the lentils from becoming mushy. Cook the lentils until they are tender but still hold their shape, and cook the barley until it is chewy but not crunchy.
  • Use a good quality ham: The ham is one of the main flavors in this soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a ham that is smoked and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want the vegetables in your soup to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just tender enough to pierce with a fork.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

This lentil barley ham soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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