Bacon, Ham, and Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 slices thick-sliced bacon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed ham (about 8 oz)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped leek
1/2 cup chopped carrot
3 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with basil , garlic , and oregano
1 lb dried lentils
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan; set bacon aside. Add ham to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the onion and the next 4 ingredients (onion through carrot); cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and next 6 ingredients (broth through bay leaves). Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves; sprinkle with bacon and chives just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	383.76 Kcal (1607 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.55g	21%
Cholesterol	31.4mg	10%
Sodium	557.82mg	23%
Potassium	925.68mg	20%
Total Carbs	41.86g	14%
Sugars	4.27g	17%
Dietary Fiber	19.65g	79%
Protein	23.92g	48%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	85mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.73 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.18g	21%
Cholesterol	12mg	10%
Sodium	213.29mg	23%
Potassium	353.94mg	20%
Total Carbs	16.01g	14%
Sugars	1.63g	17%
Dietary Fiber	7.51g	79%
Protein	9.15g	48%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	17%
Iron	2.2mg	32%
Calcium	32.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

8

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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