**Lentil and Pea Soup with Ham Hocks: A hearty and flavorful soup to warm you up on those chilly days.**
This delicious and hearty soup is packed with lentils, peas, ham hocks, and vegetables, making it a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. The ham hocks add a smoky and savory flavor to the soup, while the lentils and peas provide a hearty and filling texture. The vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, add a nice sweetness and crunch to the soup. This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and it can be easily customized to your liking. You can add more or less vegetables, or you can use different types of beans or lentils. You can also use a different type of meat, such as kielbasa or bacon, instead of ham hocks. No matter how you make it, this lentil and pea soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
**Additional Recipes in the Article:**
* **Slow Cooker Lentil and Pea Soup:** This recipe uses a slow cooker to make the soup, making it a great option for a busy weeknight meal.
* **Instant Pot Lentil and Pea Soup:** This recipe uses an Instant Pot to make the soup, making it a quick and easy option for a weeknight meal.
* **Vegan Lentil and Pea Soup:** This recipe is a vegan version of the soup, made without ham hocks or other meat products.
* **Lentil and Pea Soup with Sausage:** This recipe uses sausage instead of ham hocks, giving the soup a different flavor profile.
* **Lentil and Pea Soup with Bacon:** This recipe uses bacon instead of ham hocks, giving the soup a smoky and savory flavor.
LENTIL SOUP WITH SMOKED HAM HOCK
Steps:
- Add the beef broth, chicken stock , dried thyme, black pepper, bay leaf , cayenne, and ham hock into a soup pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and simmer covered for another 30 minutes.
- Add the lentils and simmer covered for another 30 minutes. Remove cover and skim off any excess fat from the surface. Continue to simmer another 15 to 20 minutes uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the pork is falling off the bone. Taste for salt, adjust seasoning, and serve with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 963 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 6 bowls (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HAM AND LENTIL SOUP
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
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
INSTANT POT® LENTIL AND HAM SOUP
A delicious and hearty soup when you don't have all day. Just about one hour til yum! Thank you queendiva1 for a great base recipe!
Provided by nolteteam
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and warm for a few minutes. Add onion and celery; saute for 2 minutes. Add carrots; saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, lentils, basil, oregano, and thyme. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and water. Stir in bay leaf.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove lid carefully. Discard bay leaf. Stir salt, lemon juice, and pepper into the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1104 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
HAM HOCK AND LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook about 1 hour, or until the hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls and serve with crusty bread.
LENTIL SOUP WITH PEAS AND HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham, onion and 2 tablespoons dill; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the lentils; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the lentils begin to fall apart, 12 to 15 more minutes. Stir in the peas, yogurt and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill. Ladle the soup into bowls.
HAM HOCK AND LENTIL SOUP
I recently found this recipe on the Food TV website and have not tried it yet. It is one of Emeril's recipes.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Grains
Time 1h45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered for about an hour, or until ham hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue to cook 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Serve with a hearty crusty bread.
LENTIL HAM SOUP
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
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
Tips:
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook the lentils and peas according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the soup over low heat until warmed through.
- If you don't have any ham hocks, you can use smoked turkey wings or smoked sausage instead.
- To make the soup vegetarian, omit the ham hocks and add 1 cup of vegetable broth instead.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
This lentil and pea soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.
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