Lentil, pea and ham soup


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How to Make Lentil, Pea, and Ham Soup
Photo of the dish: Antonis Achilleos

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Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 428, total fat 7 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 28 G., carbohydrates 62 G., fiber 12 G., cholesterol 36 mg, sodium 649 mg, sugar - G.



Lentil, pea and ham soup - detailed recipe.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 3/4 cup diced ham (about 120g)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium-sized carrots, diced
  • 500 g of potatoes, cut into cubes
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cups lightly salted chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed under water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (defrost if frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion, and 2 tablespoons dill. Cook, stirring, until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are half-cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add chicken broth, 1.5 cups water, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 12-15 minutes. Stir in the peas, yogurt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of dill. Ladle the soup into bowls.






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