Ham and Lentil Stew

By jz8tkz

Ingredients

• 1 cup ham, diced
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 cups celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• !4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen leaf spinach, not thawed
• 2 tablespoons fresh. lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine ham, lentils,
carrots, celery, onion, garlic, water, broth, oregano and
pepper. Cook on high 4 to 5 hours, or on low 7 to 9 hours, or
until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; cover and cook 10
minutes on high or until tender. Thin with more water if
necessary. Stir in lemon juice.