lentil soup

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

You can easily make this a vegetarian soup. Just leave the ham out and replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For lentil soup

  • 16 oz
    dried lentils
  • 1 can
    italian crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    celery, diced
  • 1/4 c
    sweet onion diced
  • 2 c
    chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooked, cubed ham
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 5 c
    water
  • 2 c
    diced carrots
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    thyme, dried
  • to taste
    salt and pepper

How To Make lentil soup

  • 1
    Rinse the lentils and place in a slow cooker.
  • 2
    Dice onion and celery small. Add to slow cooker.
  • 3
    Peel and dice the carrots. Add to cooker.
  • 4
    Add the remaining ingredient to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  • 5
    Turn the slow cooker on high. Cover and cook for 4 hours.
  • 6
    Add more water if necessary. Stir occasionally.
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