Best 4 Leslies Ham Lentil Soup Recipes

"Leslie's Ham and Lentil Soup" is a delectable and hearty meal that combines the smoky flavor of ham with the earthy goodness of lentils. This satisfying soup is a perfect way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy as a comforting meal any time of the year. With its easy-to-follow steps and a list of readily available ingredients, even novice cooks can create this delicious soup. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to treat your taste buds to a remarkable culinary experience with "Leslie's Ham and Lentil Soup."

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. Use fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and a good quality ham.
Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and lose their flavor.
Add vegetables that are in season: This will help you get the best flavor and nutrition from your vegetables.
Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Ham and lentil soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this ham and lentil soup a try.