Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup
Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup blends tender lentils and savory ham with aromatic celery, carrots, and onion in a lightly tomato-kissed broth. Herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf create a cozy, well-rounded flavor that deepens as it simmers. Perfect for a chilly evening dinner or make-ahead lunches that reheat beautifully.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place the ham, lentils, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker, then season with basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and the bay leaf.
- 3
Mix in the chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for 11 hours, then remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 229.42 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 18.86 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 28.05 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.18 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.84 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1352.63 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 6.91 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 7.57 g --
- Added Sugars 1.7 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 90.8 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 344.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 29.82 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 16.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 11 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 229.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots, Diced Ham. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup?
- About 11 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup healthy?
- Crockpot Ham and Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 229.42 calories and 18.86 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1352.63 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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