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Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
660 min
TOTAL TIME
680 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 teaspoons tomato sauce
Instructions
1
Collect and prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
Place the ham, lentils, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker with a minimum capacity of 3 1/2 quarts.
3
Add the herbs, including basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf, to enhance the flavor of the dish.
4
Mix in the chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce to create a rich and savory mixture.
5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low setting for 11 hours.
6
Remove the bay leaf before presenting the finished dish.