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.

Muhammad Haris
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This soup is a 10/10. I highly recommend it!


Akay i ug
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Sohaib Tariq
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


benjamin kaunga
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I love the fact that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It's so convenient and it frees up my stovetop.


Mostafiz media
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Liza Khatun
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty.


Prakash Raj Pandey
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This soup is a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional broth or water.


Elliot Ayiku
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I found that the lentils took a long time to cook. I would recommend soaking them overnight before cooking.


Ramesh chef Ramesh chef
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices or herbs.


Tariq Shaib
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ham flavor was subtle and it didn't overpower the other ingredients.


balakh shair
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This soup is so affordable to make. It's a great way to feed a large family on a budget.


ANTURE TUBE
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I love how versatile this soup is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of spice with some cayenne pepper.


Mr. salim
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with carrots, celery, and onions.


Md Raju Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a strong flavor.


Corrina Garcia
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have ham leftover from Easter and Christmas, and this soup is the perfect way to use it up.


ebdulqehar zaxoyi
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I love the combination of ham and lentils in this soup. It's so unique and flavorful.


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


Alberto Duran
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was so convenient and the soup turned out delicious.


Barbara Wiseman
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This soup was a hit with my family! The ham and lentils were perfectly cooked, and the broth was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.