Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup

Come home at the end of the day to a richly spiced broth filled with lentils, ham and veggies. Pair it up with cornmeal muffins and you have a great 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
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 8 teaspoons tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.