Ham Lentil Soup Instant Pot Slow Cooker Recipes

INSTANT POT HAM AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, onions, carrots and celery, sprinkle with sea salt, and cook until slightly soft
• Hit CANCEl, and stir in chicken broth and lentils
• Add the ham bone, chopped ham, water, garlic powder, pepper and smoked paprika
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 20 minutes
• Pot will take several minutes to pressurize, then begin counting down and cook for 20 minutes. When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then turn knob to venting to quick release remaining pressure
• When pin drops, carefully open lid, remove ham bone, stir, taste to see if more salt is needed, and serve

INSTANT POT® LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

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.

SLOW COOKER LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham. Season with basil, thyme, oregano, the bay leaf and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth, water and tomato sauce. Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.

CROCK POT LENTIL AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into crock pot.(6 qt or larger).
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are cooked to your liking.
• Remove bay leaf and thyme sprig before serving.

LENTIL HAM SOUP

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.