Ham and Lentil Soup Recipe
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Ham and Lentil Soup Recipe
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Try a bowl of this comforting ham and lentil soup that is jam-packed with delicious ham, vegetables, and lentils that are cooked in stock.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound loose Italian Sausage
- 1 peeled and small diced yellow onion
- 4 small diced ribs of celery
- 4 peeled and small diced carrots
- 4 finely minced cloves of garlic
- 2 cups trimmed fresh green beans
- 2 peeled and medium diced russet potatoes
- 2 pounds medium diced ham
- 12 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups green lentils rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Add the sausage to a large pot over medium heat and cook it until browned and cooked throughout about 7-9 minutes.
- Set the sausage to the side and add the onions, celery, garlic, and carrots to the pot and sauté for 6-8 minutes in the rendered Italian sausage fat.
- Next, add back in the cooked sausage, ham, green beans, potatoes, and chicken stock and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes
- Rinse the lentils and then add them to the pot, cover and cook over low to medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Add in parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 1 day ahead of time. Follow the reheating instructions below.
- How to Store: You can store this ham and lentil soup covered in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. This will also freeze covered for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of soup to a medium-sized saucepot and cook over low heat until hot. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper and serve.
- Leftover ham is great to use in this soup.
- Remember, soup gets better with time, so the longer it can sit and simmer on low heat, the better it will taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
674kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
1845mg
(77%)
Potassium
1377mg
(39%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4327IU
(87%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 674 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 674kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1845mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1377mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4327IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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