Lentil Soup With Ham and Bacon (Crock Pot, Slow Cooker)

NELady's Note:

From Rival Versaware Crock Pot Owner's Manual and Cookbook, c. 2006.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pot of ...

• olive oil
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 2 cups ham, chopped
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1/2 lbs dry lentils
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup bacon, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. Saute bacon until firm; remove from heat and move to crock pot.
2. Add remaning ingredients to crock pot.
3. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 6-8 hours, until lentils are tender.

Reviews

[Mommy2Summer&Gibson]

I really liked this. I decided to make it about halfway through the day so I made it stovetop instead and it took about 2 hours. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is I thought it was just a little bland - I kicked mine up with some hot sauce after serving. I also thought it was a little too much on the lentils... maybe just not what I was expecting. Next time I make it I will add a jalapeno or two, potatoes, and reduce the lentils by 1/2 pound. But there will definitely be a next time!

[Baby Kato]

What a wonderful bowl of soup. This thick, flavorful, tasty treat was quick and easy to make. We loved it. Rich, robust, a great comfort dish. The flavors all blended well together to create a taste experience. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be be making this again and again.

[Chef #1160576]

WAY to salty but very tasty! With all the beef broth, bacon and ham it was just so so salty. Next time I'll use half 5 cups beef broth and 3 cups of water and add more veggies than the recipe calls for.