Lunch & Supper

Slow Cooker Ham, Split Pea and Lentil Soup Nov 1 – Nov 7

The great thing about slow cooker recipes are their simplicity and healthiness.  It’s also relatively easy to prepare and leave for the day and come home after work with a ready to go supper.   Lastly, it’s winter time weather out there so we may as well get into the mood and I think it’s the perfect way with a great meal.

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Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  8 hours

Total time:  8 hours 15 mins

Serves: 8 servings (1½ cups each)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb dried green split peas, rinsed and drained 1)
  • 1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained 3)
  • 1½ cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 2)
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped 5)
  • 1 ½ cup onion, chopped                                                             6)
  • 1 cup celery, chopped 7)
  • 1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped 8)
  • 2 large bay leaf 9)
  • ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb 98% fat-free ham, finely chopped 4)
  • 6-8 cups water 10)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Layer peas and next 9 ingredients (through ham) in order listed in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Gently pour 6-8 cups water over top. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours ( I needed 7)
  2. Discard bay leaf(s) and coarsely mash soup to desired consistency, adding additional hot water to thin, if desired. Serve hot.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving size: 1½ cups

Calories: 315

Fat: 3.3

Carbohydrates: 47.9

Sugar: 1.5

Sodium: 752

Fiber: 16.0

Protein: 26

Cholesterol: 20