Best 9 Curried Lentil Soup With Ham Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite curried lentil soup, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the earthy goodness of lentils, the aromatic warmth of curry, and the smoky richness of ham. This hearty and wholesome soup is not only a delight to the palate but also a nourishing embrace for the soul.

Our collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences and culinary expertise. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking a new culinary adventure or a home cook looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, we have a recipe tailored to your needs.

For those who prefer a traditional approach, our classic curried lentil soup recipe is a timeless treasure. This comforting dish combines lentils, vegetables, and a fragrant blend of spices, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. The addition of ham lends a smoky depth of flavor, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes.

For a vegan or vegetarian twist, our vegan curried lentil soup recipe offers a symphony of flavors without compromising on taste. This nourishing soup is packed with lentils, vegetables, and a medley of aromatic spices, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that is both wholesome and delicious.

For those who enjoy a touch of heat, our spicy curried lentil soup recipe is a fiery delight. This tantalizing soup features a blend of aromatic spices, including chili powder, cumin, and coriander, which dance on the palate with a pleasant warmth. The addition of jalapeños adds an extra kick, creating a soup that is both flavorful and invigorating.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LENTIL HAM SOUP



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One of my family's go-to recipes for using leftover Christmas ham. Enjoy with crusty French bread.

Provided by Arielle Darling

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried lentils
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir ham, mustard, salt, and pepper into the soup; continue cooking until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 693.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It's delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family welcomes it with open arms-and watering mouths. -Christina Till, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in salt. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAM AND LENTIL SOUP



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This lentil soup with ham is a combination of two soup recipes I came across and adapted. I often serve it for Sunday dinner, making enough so there are leftovers for my husband's lunch thermos. A bricklayer, he regularly works outside during winter. -Andi Haug, Hendrum, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 meaty ham bone
6 cups water
1-1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone. To broth, add the lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, remove ham from bone; coarsely chop. Add the ham, sausage and parsley to soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP WITH HAM



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, lunch, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound lean country smoked ham
3 medium-size carrots
1/2 pound green lentils
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
5 cups fresh chicken broth or canned
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

Steps:

  • Remove most of the fat from the ham and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Trim and scrape the carrots and cut them into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Pick over the lentils, wash them and drain into a colander.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a kettle or saucepan. Add the ham, carrots, onions, garlic and curry powder. Cook briefly over medium heat, stirring, until the onions are wilted.
  • Add the lentils, 4 cups of the chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 24 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove one cup of the soup, with more lentils than liquid, and set aside. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
  • With a potato masher or wire whisk stir the soup briskly to mash the lentils, and return the soup to a boil. Add the remaining cup of chicken broth, the reserved lentils, the vinegar and the remaining butter. Check for seasoning and serve, sprinkled with the coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 487, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1485 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP WITH CARROTS



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I love the spices in this. Just a little bit hot, with the flavor of curry that I love. It warms me up inside. I'm always watching my pepper plants which I brought indoors over the winter to see if they have a few peppers on them to put in something like this. My Thai dragon plants have been giving me peppers all along (with a little help!) When I run a little low, I like to visit the Asian grocer for a big pack of green chillis (which are almost just as good), but I like the red ones best.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lentil

Time 8h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups red lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 small hot red chili pepper, seeded,and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 carrots, finely diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth may be substituted)
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Sort lentils and rinse under cold water.
  • Cook onions in oil in skillet until tender.
  • Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin seeds, salt, pepper, chopped chillis, and cook until spices are just aromatic.
  • Place mixture into crockpot, along with the tomatoes (with their juice), carrots, lentils, lemon juice, and broth, stirring to mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add coconut milk, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.6, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 20.4, Sodium 1058.9, Carbohydrate 84.4, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 29.1

CURRIED HAM & SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so nicely with the salty ham. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and curry powder; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender. Stir before serving. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROCK POT CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Serve this with crusty rolls for a satisfying winter or fall meal, or use it as a side dish with sandwiches. I am not a big lentil OR soup fan, yet I really enjoyed this soup.

Provided by Jennifer Michele

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil (preferably olive, or for authenticity -- clarified butter)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons good curry powder (I like using more, but it is all to taste)
6 cups good vegetable stock (water or chicken stock can be substituted)
1 cup lentils
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (with liquid)
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add curry, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • (you should be able to smell the curry flavors when it is ready) Add some of the stock to the pan to deglaze.
  • Pour the contents of the pan, and the rest of the stock into a crock pot.
  • Add the lentils to the pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Before serving, puree some of the lentils to give the soup some body, and add the tomato and any salt that you wish.

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Vegetable     Sauté     Low/No Sugar     Curry     Lentil     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 cups lentils (about 12 ounces), rinsed, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, potato and carrot and sauté. until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in curry powder and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, tomatoes with juices and lentils and bring to boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 45 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; cover and keep refrigerated. Before serving, rewarm soup over low heat.)

CURRY SOUP WITH HAM



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This is a recipie i developed due to my love of indian spices...smile...this soup tastes great made without the ham too...

Provided by avi_112

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic (3 fresh cloves chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced and chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder (samji) or 2 tablespoons garam masala powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander
1 ham bone (chopped) or 1 cup ham (chopped)
8 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/4 lb split peas
1/4 lb yellow lentils
3 large carrots, chopped
3 -4 large chopped tomatoes
1 large potato, cubed
1 cup squash, chopped in cubes

Steps:

  • In pot stir fry these ingeredients for 2 minutes:.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • 1 large yellow/ white onion chopped.
  • 1 tbsp garlic ( 3 fresh cloves chopped).
  • 2 tbps fresh ginger sliced and chopped.
  • 2 tbsp samji curry powder/ or garam masala powder.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin.
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric.
  • 1 teaspoon corriander.
  • Then Add:.
  • Ham bone/ or as much ham (chopped) as you want.
  • 8 cups of water.
  • 2 bay leaves.
  • 1/2 Lbs Mixture of split peas/ red and yellow lentils (or just lentils).
  • 3 large carrots chopped.
  • 3 - 4 large chopped tomatoes.
  • 1 large potatoe / 1 cup squash chopped in cubes (both optional).
  • 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or more, or until the peas are tender.
  • Serve with hot red pepper flakes/ fresh cilantro on top/ spoonfull of plain yogurt to taste on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 70.3, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 12, Protein 19.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils. Brown lentils are the most common type of lentil used in soups, but you can also use green, red, or yellow lentils. Brown lentils hold their shape well, while green and red lentils break down more easily, creating a thicker soup.
  • Rinse the lentils before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the lentils until they are tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of lentils you are using. Brown lentils typically take about 20 minutes to cook, while green and red lentils take about 15 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to the soup. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, and garlic add flavor and nutrition to the soup. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or peas.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and curry powder are common seasonings used in lentil soup. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, coriander, or turmeric.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil soup with ham is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make soup, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious curried lentil soup with ham that your family and friends will love.

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