Ham, Pea Soup With Lentils (Weight Watcher Friendly

Name: Ham, Pea Soup With Lentils (Weight Watcher Friendly - 4 Points)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 3 large garlic, chopped; 1 cup green beans, cut; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 7 cups chicken broth; 2 lbs ham shank or 2 lbs ham hocks; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 cup dried yellow peas, rinsed; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; salt

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
3 large garlic, chopped
1 cup green beans, cut
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
7 cups chicken broth
2 lbs ham shank or 2 lbs ham hocks
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup dried yellow peas, rinsed
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt

1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme and oregano.
3
Cook and stir until veggies are softened, about 6 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients, except parsley.
5
Bring soup to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
8
Remove ham from soup -- and let cool slightly.
9
Puree half the soup in a food processor and return to pot with remaining soup.
10
Cover to keep hot.
11
Cut meat from ham shank and return meat to pot.
12
Discard bone.
13
Stir in parsley.
14
Taste soup and adjust seasonings, if desired.
15
If soup is too thick, add water or chicken broth to water it down.

1405

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

185

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1 cup carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ham, Pea Soup With Lentils (Weight Watcher Friendly - 4 Points) 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, Pea Soup With Lentils (Weight Watcher Friendly - 4 Points)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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