Lentil Soup with Ham

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot lentil soup with ham, Ninja Foodi or on the stovetop recipe is here. Use leftover ham from the holidays or dice fresh, a ham hock is great too.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot, leftover ham, lentils, ninja foodi, pressure cooker, soup

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

1 c lentils dry
1 c celery chopped
2 c ham leftover, precooked, diced, or omit
1 c carrots chopped
3 c chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

Pour broth into pressure cooker or large stock pot.
Place all other ingredients into the pot and stir.
In pressure cooker close lid and steam valve and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, then let pressure release naturally when done. Lift lid, taste, season with salt and pepper if desired and serve.
In a pot on the stovetop you will want to set to medium heat and place a lid on top. Intermittently stir and check lentils until they are tender, this will take approximately 40 minutes. Remove from heat when tender, leave lid on and let it sit for 10 minutes, then serve.
** If you think it is too thick, add more chicken broth until it is the right consistency for you.

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