Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 12 cup diced celery
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 12 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Method

  • Assembly Directions:
  • Place the lentils in a colander.
  • Examine the beans and remove dirt or stones.
  • Rinse and drain the beans.
  • Slow cooker: Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.
  • Freezing Directions:
  • Allow the soup to cool.
  • Package the soup in meal sized portions.
  • Large plastic freezer containers and freezer bags work well.
  • Seal, label and freeze.
  • Serving Directions:.
  • Thaw and reheat.
  • Comments:
  • This is a very filling soup that we love to make in the autumn and winter.
  • We serve it with a salad and some crusty bread.