Lentil Ham Soup

This lentil soup with ham recipe is one of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Just before serving, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve with crusty French bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.