Ham and Lentil Stew

I found this recipe when joining a crockpot recipe group on yahoo. Have not made this yet but it sounds very good especially with the addition of the spinach. A great idea for those cold winter days!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups ham, diced
• 2  cups dried lentils
• 2  cups carrots, diced
• 2  cups celery, diced
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 4  cups water
• 2 (10 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) bag  baby spinach leaves
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•  lemon slice, garnish

Directions

1. In a 3 1/2-quart or larger crock pot mix all the ingredients together, except the spinach and lemon juice.
2. Cover pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
3. Add spinach and stir, cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in lemon juice, mix well, and serve.