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Crock Pot Ham and Lentils Soup Recipe

Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Ham and Lentils Soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This easy recipe combines lentils, ham, and vegetables for a delicious and nutritious soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried brown lentils rinsed and picked through
  • 1 Medium onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh sliced carrots
  • 2 cans stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz cans)
  • 1/2 cup diced green or red bell peppers I used a Poblano pepper for a little spice
  • 3 Large garlic cloves minced or 1 1/2 tables spoons jarred minced garlic
  • 2 cups leftover cooked turkey ham cubed
  • 3 large dried bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Rinse lentils, remove debris, and drain.
  2. Dice pepper and onion. Slice carrots and mince garlic.
  3. Add vegetables and canned tomatoes to crock pot.
  4. Cut ham into cubes and add to crock pot.
  5. Add bay leaves, pepper, and salt to crock pot.
  6. Pour chicken broth into crock pot and stir.
  7. Cook on low for 8-10 hours until lentils are tender.
  8. Serve with bread or crackers.
  9. Makes 8+ servings.

Notes

Adjust salt and pepper to taste.