Lentil-Ham Soup

By JenHall

This was yummy

Ingredients

• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1-1/2 cups chopped celery (3 stalks)
• 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrot (3 medium)
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 6 ounces cooked ham, diced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 3 cups shredded fresh spinach
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, combine broth, the water, onion, celery, carrot, lentils, ham, and thyme.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.

Stir in spinach. Ladle into bowls. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6 servingsCalories 186, Total Fat (g) 2, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 14, Sodium (mg) 849, Carbohydrate (g) 26, Total Sugar (g) 4, Fiber (g) 12, Protein (g) 17, Vitamin C (DV%) 16, Calcium (DV%) 9, Iron (DV%) 17, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet