This prize-winning ham and lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. It features a rich, savory broth built from a meaty ham bone, packed with earthy brown lentils, tender carrots, and celery. The addition of bulk pork sausage adds a wonderful smoky depth, while fresh parsley and green onions provide a bright, herbaceous finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly satisfying, nutritious, and makes for excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep or a hearty family dinner, this soup requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.
Prize Winning Ham & Lentil Soup
Description
This prize-winning ham and lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. It features a rich, savory broth built from a meaty ham bone, packed with earthy brown lentils, tender carrots, and celery. The addition of bulk pork sausage adds a wonderful smoky depth, while fresh parsley and green onions provide a bright, herbaceous finish. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly satisfying, nutritious, and makes for excellent leftovers that taste even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep or a hearty family dinner, this soup requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, combine the ham bone and 6 cups of water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours to extract flavor from the bone.
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Remove the ham bone from the pot and set aside on a cutting board.
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Add the rinsed lentils, canned tomatoes with liquid, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped green onions, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper to the broth.
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Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat to low again.
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Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
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Meanwhile, remove any meat from the ham bone, discarding the bone, and coarsely chop the meat.
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Stir the chopped ham meat and cooked pork sausage into the soup.
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Add chopped fresh parsley and heat through for another 5 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
This recipe mentions adding canned tomatoes, carrots, celery, green onions, salt, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, cooked pork sausage, and fresh parsley in the directions, though they are not listed in the ingredients section. Ensure you have these items on hand.
For best results, skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth before adding the lentils and vegetables.
The soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
