Lentil Soup with Ham
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Lentil Soup with Ham
Description
Lentil Soup with Ham features brown lentils cooked alongside diced ham, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and tomato paste in a blend of chicken and beef broth flavored with thyme. The method involves sautéing the vegetables and ham to develop flavor before simmering everything together until the lentils soften. When using a ham bone, the soup gains extra depth and richness from the meat and fat, offering a more intense broth and an opportunity to shred additional ham into the final dish. The texture balances tender lentils with the savory bits of ham and softened vegetables.
The balance of broths and seasonings grounds the flavor in a classic savory profile. This soup suits those looking for a filling and warming dish that can be made in advance and reheated. Leftover soup will deepen in flavor after resting, making it ideal for making ahead and storing. Presentation can be simple in a bowl, accompanied by crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful broth.
This recipe allows flexibility with broth proportions and cooking times, especially when using a ham bone, which can be simmered for hours to extract maximum flavor. The addition of tomato paste contributes a mild acidity, complementing the savory ham and herbs. Cooking the vegetables first ensures they impart their aroma to the soup without becoming mushy.
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced, large
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup ham diced
- 1 cup brown lentils rinsed, dry
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme or 2 sprigs fresh, dried
Instructions
Lentil Soup with no Ham Bone
- Heat the butter and the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ham and tomato paste. Cook for additional 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, lentils, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes. Serve!
Lentil Soup with a Ham Bone
- Note: Use an uncleaned ham bone. When you remove the bone from the soup at the end of cooking, use two forks to shred the meat from it and add it to the soup.
- Use 3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup beef broth, and 3 cups water.
- Add everything to the pot except for the lentils. No need to soften the vegetables first. They float to the surface of the soup and cook/soften in the fat from the ham bone
- Bring to a rapid boil, then decrease to a simmer.
- Simmer for as long as you can, at least 2-3 hours. The longer, the more flavorful your soup will be.
- Add the lentils during the last 45 minutes of cooking and simmer gently.
- Remove the ham bone, add in the ham, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3721IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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