Ham and Lentil Soup OAMC

Submitted by zoe85

"budget friendly and oamc friendly."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup diced celery
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

directions

1. Assembly Directions:

2. Place the lentils in a colander. Examine the beans and remove dirt or stones. Rinse and drain the beans.
3. Slow cooker: Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.

5. Freezing Directions:

6. Allow the soup to cool. Package the soup in meal sized portions. Large plastic freezer containers and freezer bags work well. Seal, label and freeze.
7. Serving Directions:.
8. Thaw and reheat.

9. Comments:

10. This is a very filling soup that we love to make in the autumn and winter. We serve it with a salad and some crusty bread.

Reviews

[mickeydownunder]

LOVE is budget friendly, SO easy to do! Healthy and nutritious too! Added spiced pepper, had red pepper in hand, TRUE! Next time might add a potatoe or two! THANKS!