Ham & Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Ham & Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small ham bones, with meat; 6 cups water; 1 ½ cups dried lentils; 2 cups sliced carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon honey; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 small ham bones, with meat
6 cups water
1 ½ cups dried lentils
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)

1
in a small fry pan sprayed with cooking spray saute carrots,celery& onion till onion is golden.
2
In a stock pot combine ham bones, water,lentils old bay honey,pepper bay leaves& garlic powder if desired.
3
Add Sauted veggies.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat& simmer about 1 hour or until lentils are tender.
6
Take out bones& remove meat.
7
Return meat to pot.
8
Remove bay leaves.
9
Cool.
10
Puree in batches.
11
Return to pot& warm.
12
Serve with a dash of hot sauce if desired.

227

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small ham bones, with meat, 6 cups water, 1 ½ cups dried lentils, 2 cups sliced carrots, and more.

Yes, Ham & Lentil Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ham & Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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