Create a delicious ham broth first and use it to cook the lentils along with herbs and cooked vegetables. The pressure cooker cuts down cooking time, but preserves the flavor of each ingredient.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds smoked ham shanks
- 10 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 cups lentils
- 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon vinegar, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
Step 3
Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 306 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
Cholesterol46mg | 15% |
Sodium658mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber16g | 59% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 52% |
Calcium74mg | 6% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium690mg | 15% |
*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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