LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 boneless ham steak (about 3/4 pound), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 15.5-ounce cans lentils (do not drain)
1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, turnips and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start browning, about 8 minutes. Add the flour and thyme; cook, stirring, until the flour is incorporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in 4 cups hot water until smooth.
  • Add the ham and the lentils with their liquid. Increase the heat to medium high and bring just to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low so the soup is gently simmering. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly and the lentils are creamy, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baguette cubes; sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. Serve the soup topped with the croutons.

Samuel Desmond
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ham and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was very flavorful.


vanessa bedell
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with lentils, carrots, celery, and onions.


Mysha Akther
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I wasn't sure how my kids would like this soup, but they actually loved it! They went back for seconds and thirds.


gagoz kui
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker in the morning, and it's ready for dinner when I get home from work.


Salman Ahmed
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to my soup, and it turned out great! I think it added a nice extra layer of flavor.


Predah Aishs
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and filling.


mdshahriar abid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


technical videos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very budget-friendly, which is always a plus.


Joseph Mutisya
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was very flavorful.


Prince Ansarul
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Tumelo Tumelo
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Ramshaker shake
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Regina Grace
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Shyambabu Sarraf
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This soup was absolutely incredible! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the lentils and ham were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.