How To Make Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain well.
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In a slow cooker, combine the lentils, diced ham, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, chicken broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the lentils are tender.
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Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 285kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 26mg
- Sodium : 980mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 39g
- Dietary Fiber : 18g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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