Ham And Lentil Soup

This comforting Ham and Lentil Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that combines the smoky depth of a ham bone with the earthy richness of lentils. Simmered slowly with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and green onions, it develops a robust, flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. The addition of bulk pork sausage adds a satisfying texture and extra protein, making it a complete meal in a bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and ideal for batch cooking or meal prep. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic American comfort food that delivers big flavor with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 123.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This comforting Ham and Lentil Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that combines the smoky depth of a ham bone with the earthy richness of lentils. Simmered slowly with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and green onions, it develops a robust, flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. The addition of bulk pork sausage adds a satisfying texture and extra protein, making it a complete meal in a bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and ideal for batch cooking or meal prep. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic American comfort food that delivers big flavor with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

1 whole Meaty ham bone
1/2 teaspoons Salt
6 cups Water
1/2 teaspoons Garlic powder
1 1/4 cups Dried lentils -- rinsed &
1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano

Directions

1
Place the ham bone in a large Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with 6 cups of water.
2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours to create a flavorful broth.
3
Remove the ham bone from the pot and set aside to cool slightly; discard any excess fat from the broth if desired.
4
While the bone cools, chop the carrots, celery, and green onions; rinse the lentils thoroughly.
5
Add the rinsed lentils, chopped carrots, celery, canned tomatoes (undrained), garlic powder, salt, oregano, and pepper to the simmering broth.
6
Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
7
Meanwhile, remove the meat from the ham bone, discarding the bone and gristle, and coarsely chop the ham.
8
Cook the bulk pork sausage in a separate skillet if not pre-cooked, then crumble it into the soup pot along with the chopped ham.
9
Stir in the fresh parsley and green onions, and heat through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 123.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 328.0mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 15.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth after simmering the ham bone.

If using pre-cooked sausage, you can skip the skillet step and add it directly to the soup during the final 2-3 minutes of cooking.

This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Keywords: ham, lentil, soup, comfort food, hearty, simmered, vegetables, sausage, broth, meal prep, winter, protein, healthy, budget, one-pot, easy, rustic, smoky, earthy, classic

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