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Ham and Lentil Soup (Slow Cooker)
This Crockpot ham and lentil soup recipe is a hearty, easy, and comforting way to use up leftover ham! It has crispy bacon, filling lentils, and a delicious tomato broth.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 trips Bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 medium onion chopped finely
- 2 ticks celery chopped finely
- 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped finely
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups diced ham or more, to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups dry green or brown lentils
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry the bacon until crispy in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 10 min). Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Leave about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then transfer the skillet mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add the cooked bacon to the slow cooker, along with the ham, chicken broth, tomato sauce, lentils, Italian seasoning, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed.
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Notes
- 6 cups chicken broth equals one and a half 32 oz. cartons.
- You can use a leftover ham bone if you happen to have one.
- Stovetop method: do the sautéing steps in a large soup pot or Dutch oven, then simmer the soup for about an hour or until the lentils are cooked. Keep an eye on it and add more liquid if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1879mg
(78%)
Potassium
895mg
(26%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3826IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1879mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3826IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.