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Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup

Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup

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  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 ½ pounds smoked ham shanks

  • Broth

    • 10 cups water

  • Vegetables

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧅 1 large yellow onion, chopped
    • 🥕 3 carrots, thinly sliced
    • 🥬 2 stalks celery, diced
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, pressed

  • Legumes

    • 2 cups lentils

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ground black pepper to taste

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • Condiments

    • 1 teaspoon vinegar, or more to taste

STEPS

1

Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.

2

Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes.

3

Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.

4

Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

306

Calories

  • 31
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 To make this recipe more heart-healthy, consider using lean ham or substitute with smoked turkey for less saturated fat.For extra flavor, let the ham broth rest overnight in the fridge to develop a richer taste.This soup freezes well for meal-prep; pack individual portions for easy reheating.