Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup


Prep Time:
20 MinCook Time:
11 Hrs Ready In:
11 Hrs 20 Min
Servings (Help)



Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
32 ounces ow sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 14oz can stewed tomatoes

Directions
1.In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomatoes. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

Cook this overnight. I also throw the hambone in.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

This will help you

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

An alternate suggestion would be to forget the stewed tomatoes, throw in one or two more bay leaves. and add some chopped spinach in the last couple of hours. And maybe a taste of sausage.

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

Sounds yummy Lawren, thanks.

[IreneLF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close IreneLF]

Just bought a new slow cooker which is becoming my favorite appliance, thanks for this, love lentil soup...