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.
Ingredients
- 1 carton low-sodium chicken broth , 32 ounce
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium carrots , chopped
- 2 stalks celery , chopped
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1.5 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
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.
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3
Stir in ham, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.
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