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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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