Ham and Lentil Soup
From: Better Homes and GardensThe lentils cook all day in the slow cooker, but the ham and spinach are added at the end for optimal flavor and texture.
Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 7 hrs 25 mins
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Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
4 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrot
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup cubed cooked ham
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Directions
1. Rinse and drain lentils. In an electric crockery cooker combine lentils, water, onion, celery, carrot, bouillon granules, garlic, lemon peel, and red pepper.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours. (Or, cook on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.) Add ham. Cook, covered, on high-heat setting for 10 minutes more. Stir in spinach; serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 273, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 1034 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 121%, Vitamin C 41%, Calcium 11%, Iron 44%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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