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Lentil Soup with Smoked Ham

3.6

(8)

Start with hearts of romaine topped with balsamic dressing and diced feta cheese, and pass whole grain bread. Have chocolate cupcakes afterward.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham
2 teaspoons dried savory
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
3 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham, savory and mustard and stir until ham begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and lentils and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

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