Prize Winning Ham And Lentil Soup

This prize-winning soup is a testament to simple, comforting cooking. It starts with a rich broth made by simmering a meaty ham bone, infusing the liquid with deep savory flavor. Red lentils break down slightly to thicken the soup, while carrots, celery, and green onions add essential crunch and freshness. The addition of bulk pork sausage provides extra heartiness and texture. This dish is perfect for cold evenings, offering a warm bowl of nourishment that tastes like it has been simmering all day. It is economical, filling, and incredibly satisfying, making it a staple for family dinners or meal prep.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 123.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This prize-winning soup is a testament to simple, comforting cooking. It starts with a rich broth made by simmering a meaty ham bone, infusing the liquid with deep savory flavor. Red lentils break down slightly to thicken the soup, while carrots, celery, and green onions add essential crunch and freshness. The addition of bulk pork sausage provides extra heartiness and texture. This dish is perfect for cold evenings, offering a warm bowl of nourishment that tastes like it has been simmering all day. It is economical, filling, and incredibly satisfying, making it a staple for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 Meaty Ham bone
6 cup Water
1 1/4 cup Dried lentils, rinsed and

Directions

1
In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, combine the ham bone and water.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours to extract flavor from the bone.
4
Remove the ham bone from the broth and set aside to cool slightly.
5
While the bone cools, chop the carrots, celery, and green onions.
6
Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, green onions, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper to the simmering broth.
7
Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat to low again.
8
Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
9
Meanwhile, remove any meat from the ham bone and coarsely chop it.
10
In a separate skillet, cook the bulk pork sausage until browned and drained.
11
Stir the chopped ham, cooked sausage, and fresh parsley into the soup.
12
Heat through for 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.

Keywords: ham bone soup, lentil soup, comfort food, hearty soup, pork sausage, winter soup, easy dinner, meal prep, vegetable soup, budget friendly, protein rich, family style

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