Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup Recipe

This hearty Ham and Lentil Soup is the perfect comfort meal, combining the savory flavors of ham with the rich, earthy taste of lentils. Its easy to make in a slow cooker, and with minimal prep, you can have a warm, nourishing meal ready for the whole family. Heres how to make it.

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1: Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are prepped and ready to go. This includes dicing the ham, chopping the vegetables, and mincing the garlic.

Step 2: In a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the diced ham, dried lentils, chopped celery, carrots, onion, and minced garlic.

Step 3: Add the seasonings: basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and the bay leaf to the mixture. Stir everything to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce. Stir again to combine all the ingredients well.

Step 5: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on Low for 11 hours. During this time, the flavors will meld together, and the lentils will cook to perfection.

Step 6: Once the cooking time is up, discard the bay leaf and give the soup one final stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Servings: 6

Note: Nutrient information is based on available data for the listed ingredients. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Individual needs may vary.