Lentil Ham Soup

This lentil soup with ham recipe is one of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Just before serving, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve with crusty French bread.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried lentils
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups cubed cooked ham
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Gather the ingredients.
Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Cook’s Note

For added smoky flavor, you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178	Calories
5g	Fat
19g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 694mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g	26%
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 427mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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