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

Sajib Hk
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of ham.


Rosie Brown
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This soup is on my to-make list. It looks so good!


PATEL UG
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


Sushant Dass
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This soup is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Dania Darwisya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


Arsalan Ghumman
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling.


Samuel Harry
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


jamil ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great soup to make ahead of time and freeze.


Steve Carey
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hattie Chapangwani
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This soup is amazing! The lentils and barley give it a great texture and the ham flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Ahmad Hussina
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for busy weeknights.


Cornelia Moniorcha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's really delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shavonne
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I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used diced turkey instead. It turned out great!


Dilshad Abbasi
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it was even better.


Nthabiseng Patricia
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Rethabile Plaatjies
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


James Tesha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use leftover ham to make it even more flavorful.


cook
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I'm not usually a fan of ham soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils and barley added a great texture and the ham flavor was subtle but still present. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nasrin Talukdar
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This lentil barley ham soup was a hit! The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup was hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.