Ham and Lentil Stew

By DrChef

Unlike beans, lentils do not require presoaking-they cook right along with the rest of the recipe.

Patrick really liked this.

Nutritional info per serving:
195 cal, 23 g protein, 26 g carb, 10 g fiber, 5 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 25 mg chol, 1,080 mg sodium

Ingredients

• 1 lb fully cooked smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 C)
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cans (10.5 oz each) chicken broth
• 2 C (1 lb) lentils, rinsed
• 4 C water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix all ingredients in 5 to 6 qt slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.