MY QUICK LENTIL AND HAM SOUP, THAT’S ALL THE COMFY YOU NEED! IS GETTING COLD MY FRIENDS.

Lentils are delicious and combined with ham for a quick healthy soup are even better. This soup goes perfect with a generous side of garlic Parmesan toasted bread. I love the flavor; it takes no time to cook once your lentils have been softened prior to cooking day or time.
 
Approximate Prep and Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Approximate Cost: $8.30 or $4.15 per serving
Difficulty Level:     X    Easy ____ Intermediate ____ Advanced
Servings: 2 +
 
Ingredients
2 ½ cups of softened lentils ($1.25)
1 pk. diced ham ($2.00)
2 to 3 celery ribs, chopped (.40)
1 large carrot, chopped (.35)
1 tbsp. dried diced onions (.35)
5 cups beef broth (2.95)
1 Sazon Goya envelope (.20)
1 tbsp. Angie’s dry seasoning (or the seasoning of your choice) (.35)
2 tbsp. Angie’s basting oil (.45)
 
Directions

• Soften the lentils according to the bag directions. (You will have plenty left to use at another time. Simply get 2 ½ cups to use in my soup today and freeze the leftover lentils once they are completely cold at room temperature.)
• In a saucepan, add 2 tbsp. of my basting oil and sauté the ham, celery, carrot and dry onions together.
• Add the softened lentils, beef broth**, Sazon, Angie’s dry seasoning and bring it to a boil. (**manage the broth amount. Depending on how thick or soupy you like your soup, you can add more or less broth.)
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

 
Done, enjoy this easy, delicious and economical soup any time, lunch or dinner.