Curried Lentil Soup With Ham Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil Soup With Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean country smoked ham; 3 medium-size carrots; 1/2 pound green lentils; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 5 cups fresh chicken broth or canned; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

Servings: persons

1/2 pound lean country smoked ham
3 medium-size carrots
1/2 pound green lentils
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
5 cups fresh chicken broth or canned
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

1
Remove most of the fat from the ham and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Trim and scrape the carrots and cut them into 1/4-inch cubes.
3
Pick over the lentils, wash them and drain into a colander.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a kettle or saucepan.
5
Add the ham, carrots, onions, garlic and curry powder.
6
Cook briefly over medium heat, stirring, until the onions are wilted.
7
Add the lentils, 4 cups of the chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme and salt.
8
Bring to a boil, and simmer for 24 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove one cup of the soup, with more lentils than liquid, and set aside.
10
Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
11
With a potato masher or wire whisk stir the soup briskly to mash the lentils, and return the soup to a boil.
12
Add the remaining cup of chicken broth, the reserved lentils, the vinegar and the remaining butter.
13
Check for seasoning and serve, sprinkled with the coriander.

768

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound lean country smoked ham, 3 medium-size carrots, 1/2 pound green lentils, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentil Soup With Ham falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Lentil Soup With Ham

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