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When you need some cozy comfort food, ham and lentil soup comes to the rescue. Made with a meaty ham bone, lentils and lots of veggies, this hearty soup is full of flavor, comes together easily and serves a crowd.<\/p>\n
It’s one of the best leftover ham recipes<\/a> to make after the holidays. After you’ve cleaned off most of the ham, you’ll simmer the bone to make a rich broth, then add other ingredients like lentils, tomatoes, carrots and celery. Not only does the ham bone impart flavor, it also leaves you with chunks of meat, plus fattiness that gives the soup a silky consistency.<\/p>\n This is bound to be one of those classic\u00a0homemade soup recipes<\/a> you’ll come back time and time again.<\/p>\n In a Dutch oven or large pot, bring the ham bone and water to a boil.<\/p>\n Reduce the heat and let simmer, covered, for 1 hour and 30 minutes, then remove the ham bone and set it aside.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Our Test Kitchen’s Dutch oven<\/a> guide has everything you need to know about buying and using these great pots.<\/p>\n Add the lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper to the broth. Bring everything to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Cover and let everything simmer until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n As the soup simmers, remove ham from the bone and coarsely chop.<\/p>\n Once the lentils and veggies are softened, stir in the chopped ham, cooked sausage and fresh parsley. Give everything a big stir, and simmer it until heated through.<\/p>\n Ham and lentil soup is a delicious make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Transfer it to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n Yes! Ham and lentil soup freezes exceptionally well. Store the soup in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to three months. Let it thaw it overnight in the fridge, and then reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n Complete your meal by serving up a bowl of ham and lentil soup with any of our leafy green side salad recipes<\/a>, the most delicious crusty homemade bread<\/a> or some pillowy dinner rolls<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make ham and lentil soup in a slow cooker. Add all of the ingredients except fresh parsley to a 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for four to five hours, until the vegetables are tender. Remove the ham bone and add any bits of ham back into the soup. Stir in the parsley, and serve.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This ham and lentil soup recipe makes the ultimate comforting meal for chilly weather. 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Wow, am I glad I did! The addition of the sausage to this soup is genius. (I used ground Italian sweet sausage.) This soup is satisfying, hearty, absolutely delicious, packed with flavor. Thank you, Andi, for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedElephant"},"reviewBody":"I love this soup! The only things I add are some fresh spinach and a little green chile the last 10 minutes of cooking to zip it up a little.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedApple"},"reviewBody":"I had no peas to make pea soup with my ham bone, so I decided to try this soup which used the lentils I had instead. Also used 1 1\/2 cup of leftover ham instead of sausage and cooking onions instead of green onions. So very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCandy"},"reviewBody":"This is my absolute favorite soup! The ham hock broth is rich and tasty and the lentils, veggies and herbs make it SO healthy but still delicious! I use stewed tomatoes and add some spicy sausage, as I prefer more meat than the ham hocks provide. It's wonderful with oregano and parsley from the garden.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePretzel"},"reviewBody":"Great way to use leftover holiday ham! Also, lower in carbs than split pea soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTeepee"},"reviewBody":"I used a no bone ham cut up, put the lentils in beef broth with the ham added the green onion, garlic powder, celery salt, black pepper (cause that's all I had). Brought to a boil, cooked for 30min and the last 10 minutes added frozen peas and carrots. Thanks for helping me find something to eat that was quick and tasty","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Delicious soup! I used 1 pound of Jimmy Dean sausage. I didn\u2019t have ham or ham bone, So I used 32 oz of beef broth and 24 oz of water for the stock. I used the rest of the ingredients included in the recipe. It was easy to make and very tasty!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSushi"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful soup! I used an italian stewed tomatoes and Italian sweet suasage and the rest of the ingredients of the recipe,!!! Boy, it is delicious and a keeper.. Now i know what to do with the leftover ham from Easter. Was so easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRocket"},"reviewBody":"I made this just as the recipe states, except that I had such a large, meaty ham bone that I doubled everything except the sausage. It was delicious! I will definitely make this soup again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTag"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! I never thought to make a ham broth , but it would work with any type of beans.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"This soup is a new favorite in our house! It's fun to use other types of beans or barley for the lentils. Endless combinations.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGrapes"},"reviewBody":"This was very delicious. I used 32 oz. chicken broth instead of water. Instead of using tomatoes, I used 3 tomatillos and an additional 28 oz. of chicken broth. Instead of the pork sausage I substituted Italian sausage which gave the dish a yummy zing. I put all the ingredients into the crockpot and cooked it on low for 10 hours. Delicious!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCherries"},"reviewBody":"Great soup. I added drop dumplings","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Magwan"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe. Made some changes - used pork roast instead of ham, omitted the tomatoes & sausage. It still tasted great. Hubby raved over it, so I guess I'll be making more! 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Step 1: Make homemade ham stock<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Cook the lentils and veggies<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add the ham and sausage<\/h3>\n
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