Lentil Ham Soup

Name: Lentil Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup dried lentils; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1.5 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This lentil soup with ham recipe is one of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Just before serving, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve with crusty French bread.

Recipe by Arielle Darling

Updated on August 28, 2022

close up view of Lentil Ham Soup in a pot

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried lentils
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Tips

For added smoky flavor, add 1 to 2 teaspoons paprika.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178	Calories
5g	Fat
19g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 694mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 13mg	65%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 427mg	9%

* 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.