Ham and Lentil Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
02 -
2 cups diced ham
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 -
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
05 -
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Soup Base
07 -
6 cups chicken broth
08 -
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1.5 cups dry green or brown lentils
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Fry bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons fat.
02 -
Cook onion, celery, and carrots in bacon fat 5-7 minutes. Add garlic briefly.
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Add all ingredients to slow cooker. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.
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Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use leftover ham bone
02 -
Can be made on stovetop in about 1 hour
03 -
Add more liquid if needed