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Easy Carrot and Lentil Soup with Ham
Carrot and Lentil Soup with Ham is a tasty first course or main dish soup that is easy, flavorful, nutritious and ready in about an hour.
Author:
Inger
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
35
mins
Total Time
50
mins
Course
Soup
Servings
6
Calories
268
kcal
Ingredients
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1
Tablespoon
oil
1
large shallot
chopped
2
stalks celery
chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
red pepper
chopped
1
cup
carrots
chopped, about 4 medium/large carrots
14
ounce
diced tomatoes with chilies
1 ½
cups
brown lentils
4
cups
broth
1-2
cups
water
2
cups
ham cubes
about 10 ounces
Instructions
Heat oil, then sautee shallots and celery until just tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, until tender, about a half hour.
Notes
For a creamiier soup, you can puree a cup or so of the cooked lentils.
Nutrition
Calories:
268
kcal
Carbohydrates:
38
g
Protein:
20
g
Fat:
4
g
Saturated Fat:
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
Cholesterol:
20
mg
Sodium:
1151
mg
Potassium:
714
mg
Fiber:
16
g
Sugar:
7
g
Vitamin A:
4621
IU
Vitamin C:
36
mg
Calcium:
61
mg
Iron:
5
mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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