SLOW-COOKER LENTIL SOUP

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Ham shanks add rich, salty flavor to a slow-cooker soup loaded with lentils and vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound smoked ham shanks
2 cartons (32 ounces each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed
4 medium stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups shredded fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except spinach in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham and spinach into soup. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tukundane Godfrey
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This soup is a bit too sweet for me.


Emer Brady
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This soup is a bit too sour for me.


Okosisi Mopol
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This soup is a bit too salty for me.


Kath Davith
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This soup is a bit too spicy for me.


Md. Arafat Hossain
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The lentils in this soup were a bit too mushy for my liking.


Rylan Edwards
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some extra spices next time.


Maruf Sarker
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I love that this soup is vegan and gluten-free. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Pathan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Barry Goodman
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful.


Nansamba Sumaiah
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Rozario Rhode
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Radwa Ezzelarab
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The lentils are hearty and filling, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Godz illa
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This lentil soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and then come home to a delicious and healthy meal.