Ham & Lentil Soup - Slow Cooker

Yield: Serves 6
Cooking Time: 9 - 10 hours (in slow cooker)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 lb (175 g) cooked ham (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup (250 mL) dried lentils, red or green
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped or grated
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) EACH: dried basil and dried oregano
1/4 tsp (1 mL) EACH: dried thyme and black pepper
32 fl oz (1 L) chicken broth, sodium-reduced
1 cup ( 250 mL) water
1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato sauce

 

Cooking Instructions

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 - 10 hours (or 4 -5 hours on HIGH).

Serve with cornmeal muffins or crusty bread.

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