Red Lentil and Ham Soup

Red Lentil and Ham Soup

4 servings
Red Lentil and Ham Soup is an easy delicious, curried lentil soup that can be on your table in 20 minutes and a perfect solution for that left over holiday ham.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 carrots

    peeled and chopped

  • 2 celery sticks

    chopped

  • 1 onion

    peeled and chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic

    peeled and minced

  • 8 cups chicken broth

    gluten free and lower sodium

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.5 cups red lentils

    split dried. Please wash and pick over for things don’t belong

  • 1 sprig thyme leaves

    fresh or or 1 teaspoon dried

  • 1 cup ham

    chopped or if all you have is the ham bone, just add that.

  • 2 tsp curry powder)
    (or to taste
  • salt and pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add olive oil, carrots, celery and onions to a large pot and cook on medium heat until translucent. Add garlic.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion, celery and carrot in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) with a little olive oil, just until aromatic. Then add garlic, chicken broth and bay leaves to the pot.

  3. 3

    Put all of the ingredients for ham and lentil soup into slow cooker. There is no sautéing required. Put the lid on the slow cooker and set on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Remove bay leaves and fresh thyme from soup pot.

Red Lentil and Ham Soup

Red Lentil and Ham Soup

5.0(22)20 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Searching for a quick, comforting meal that makes the most of holiday leftovers? This Red Lentil and Ham Soup delivers a delicious, curried experience to your table in just 20 minutes.

What makes this soup a weeknight hero is its incredible speed and depth of flavor. Red lentils cook quickly, creating a naturally thick base, while curry powder infuses a warm, aromatic spice that beautifully complements the savory ham. It’s a perfect solution for that leftover holiday ham, transforming it into something new and exciting.

You'll find a hearty, satisfying soup with a wonderful balance of textures. Tender, pureed red lentils create a velvety base, studded with soft carrots, celery, and onion, and savory bites of ham. The gentle warmth of curry powder adds an exotic touch without overpowering the classic comfort of ham and lentils. It’s a nourishing dish that feels both familiar and exciting, ready to warm you from the inside out.

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. If you don't have chopped ham, a ham bone can be added to the broth to infuse incredible flavor before being removed. Feel free to adjust the curry powder to your liking, starting with the recommended amount and adding more for a bolder spice. You can also play with salt and pepper to achieve your perfect seasoning.

Serve this robust Red Lentil and Ham Soup as a complete meal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. It pairs beautifully with a crusty piece of bread for dipping.

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