Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

This slow cooker lentil soup is great to come home to at the end of the day. It features a richly spiced broth filled with lentils, ham, and veggies. Pair it with cornmeal muffins, and you have a great meal!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
11 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 teaspoons tomato sauce

Directions

Step 1
Combine ham, lentils, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Season with basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce.

Step 2
Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222
Calories
6g
Fat
26g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol20mg 7%
Sodium1170mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate26g 10%
Dietary Fiber11g 41%
Total Sugars4g
Protein15g
Vitamin C16mg 82%
Calcium51mg 4%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium594mg 13%

*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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