Lentil & Ham Soup

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No ideas for dinner tonight? This slow-cooker lentil soup is easy to prepare in the morning and will simmer all day while you're at work. Full of aromatic vegetables, brown lentils, diced ham and fresh spinach, this hearty soup will be a real treat after a long day at the office.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
½ cup thinly sliced carrot (1 medium)
⅓ cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup diced cooked ham (2 ounces)
½ small onion, cut into thin wedges
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 cup fresh spinach

Directions

Combine broth, water, celery, carrot, lentils, ham, onion and thyme in a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker (see Tip).
Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 5 1/2 to 6 hours.
Before serving, stir in spinach.

Tips

Tip: For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Equipment: 1 1/2-quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
3g	Fat
25g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 17g	35%
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Vitamin A 5320IU	106%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Folate 187mcg	47%
Sodium 795mg	35%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 4mg	22%
Magnesium 62mg	15%
Potassium 672mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Lentil & Ham Soup

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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