Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    11 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    11 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    2.6K

Imagine coming home to a warm, fragrant kitchen filled with the aroma of this comforting slow-cooker lentil soup. A symphony of savory ham, earthy lentils, and aromatic herbs simmers all day, creating a deeply satisfying and nourishing meal. Perfect with crusty bread or corn muffins!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    11 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1170 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients (5 minutes). Dice the ham, chop the celery, carrots, and onion, and mince the garlic. Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.

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Recipe View 5 mins Step 2: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker (5 minutes). In a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the diced ham, rinsed lentils, chopped celery, carrots, and onion, and minced garlic. Sprinkle with dried basil, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf.

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Recipe View 2 mins Step 3: Add Liquids and Tomato Paste (2 minutes). Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.

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Recipe View 11 hrs Step 4: Slow Cook (11 hours). Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 11 hours, or on High for 5-6 hours. Cooking on low yields the best flavor.

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Recipe View 2 mins Step 5: Remove Bay Leaf and Serve (2 minutes). Before serving, remove and discard the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Consider garnishing with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and use vegetable broth. You may want to add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to enhance the smoky flavor.
If you like a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the slow cooker before serving.
To add more depth of flavor, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding them to the slow cooker.
This soup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. It will keep for up to 3 months.
Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 877 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Torrance Koelpin

    I used vegetable broth and it was still delicious.

  • Royal Wiza

    My family loved it! The slow cooker makes it so convenient.

  • Rosa Kris

    I added some diced potatoes and it was even more hearty.

  • Nicklaus Wintheiser

    This is my go-to lentil soup recipe! So easy and flavorful.

  • Olga Schaden

    I was a little skeptical about the tomato paste, but it really added a nice depth of flavor.

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