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Ham & Lentil Soup Dijon

Ham and Lentil Soup Dijon

Related recipes: Del Monte, High Fiber, Lentils, Low-Fat, Main Dishes, Pork, Soups, Soups/Salads

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Broccoli Rabe Italiano

Focaccia and Gorgonzola with Roasted Garlic

Mango Parfait

Wine Pairings

Recipe courtesy of Del Monte, a proud sponsor of Go Organic! for Earth Day

Preparation facts

Cooking Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion finely chopped

1 small carrot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbs fresh rosemary, minced

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup cooked ham, diced

3/4 cup dry lentils

3 1/2 cups College Inn® Organic Chicken Broth

1 14.5 oz can Del Monte® Organic Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano

1 8.5 oz can Del Monte® Organic Sweet Peas (drained)

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)

Directions

Combine all ingredients except peas, mustard and sherry in 4-qt. saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Stir in peas, mustard and sherry.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 574

Calories from Fat 24 (4%)

% Daily Value*

4%Total Fat 3g

3%Saturated Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g

4%Cholesterol 13mg

260%Sodium 6238mg

11%Potassium 372mg

36%Total Carbohydrate 109g

38%Dietary Fiber 9.4g

Sugars 67g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

61%Protein 31g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires September 2008.

*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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