Classic Lentil Soup With Ham

Name: Classic Lentil Soup With Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 3 slices firm bread; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Garlic powder, to taste, optional; Dried herbs, such as marjoram, sage, or oregano, to taste, optional; 1 ham bone (or 1 large ham hock); 6 cups water (or low-sodium or unsalted vegetable or chicken stock); 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (brown or green); 2 cups sliced carrots (3 to 4 medium carrots, sliced); 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar, optional; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; Chopped parsley , garnish

A classic, slow-simmered lentil soup infused with ham and vegetables offers a quick and satisfying meal.

⭐ 4.2 (103 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 60 minTotal: 80 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner Appetizer Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
Toss 1/2-inch bread cubes with olive oil; spread on the sheet and season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or herbs.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown, then reserve.
In a stockpot, combine the ham bone, water or stock, lentils, carrots, celery, onion, salt, optional sugar, pepper, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. (If using a ham hock, simmer it for 30 minutes before adding other ingredients.)
Reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Remove the ham bone or hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
Discard the bay leaf and stir well.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh parsley and the reserved croutons.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 199 kcal

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 906 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g