ham and lentil soup
This Ham and Lentil Soup features onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, dried lentils, and smoked ham in a savory and smoky broth. This quick and easy soup is a family favorite.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 2 - bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/3 cups dried green or brown lentils
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 2 1/2 cups diced smoked cooked ham or ham steak with bone
- chopped fresh parsley
How To Make ham and lentil soup
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Step 1Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onions, celery, and carrots until the onions and celery are soft.
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Step 2Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and marjoram. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
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Step 3Add the bay leaves, chicken broth, water, dried lentils, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 4Add the ham steak and simmer for 15-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove the ham steak. Dice the ham while removing the bone and fat. Add the diced ham back to the pot.
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Step 5Remove the bay leaves and garnish with fresh herbs.
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