Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

This slow cooker lentil soup features ham, celery, carrots, and onion simmered in a tomatoey broth with basil, oregano, and thyme for a soothing meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 hr
• Total Time: 11 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 8 teaspoons tomato sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups diced cooked ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ham, lentils, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Season with basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce.

Step 2

Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.