Description
Hearty Ham and Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This soul-soothing dish combines tender ham with earthy lentils, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful bowl of warmth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s simple to make and packed with flavor, ensuring every spoonful brings a smile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, celery, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced ham and rinsed lentils to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg