Best Lentil Barley Ham Soup Recipes

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LENTIL AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     lunch, project, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup medium barley
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, deep saucepan. Add the onions, celery and carrot and saute until tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic, cook a minute or so longer, then stir in the curry powder.
  • Add the stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in the lentils and barley.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, then cook about an hour and a half, until the lentils and barley are tender. Add some additional stock or more water during cooking, if necessary.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with a sprinkling of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1120 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

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.

BARLEY LENTIL SOUP



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Canadian Living recently featured a an article promoting recipes rich in grains. This soup looked so comforting and satisfying, I knew that as autumn arrived it would be the perfect meal. Submitted for 'Zaar World Tour.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional) or 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, celery, thyme, marjoram and pepper until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stock, water, lentils and barley to the pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
  • To serve, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.

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

BARLEY AND LENTIL SOUP



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Make and share this Barley and Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (ready to serve)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup pearl barley
1 cup dried lentils
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, add oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic; saute onions for 10 minutes or until clear.
  • Add next 6 ingredients.
  • Cook until red bell pepper is just softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 5 cans of broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in barley and lentils.
  • Lower heat and simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until barley and lentils are tender; stirring occasionally.
  • Add more broth to reach desired consistency.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

LENTIL-BARLEY HAM SOUP



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"This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's original recipe," writes Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, lentils, basil, oregano, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add ham and carrots. Cover and simmer 10 minutes longer. Return to a boil; stir in the barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 1172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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