Lentils With Ham and Rosemary

A good savory dish for cold weather

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2  cups  diced cooked ham
• 1  cup  diced carrots or 1  cup parsnip
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  lb dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 5  cups water (or as needed to cover everything by 3 inches)
•  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Combine the first 12 ingredients in a slow cooker; cover and cook on HIGH for 2 ½ to 3 hours until lentils are tender; season to taste with salt, if needed.
2. Add boiling water if you want soupier lentils.
3. Discard bay leaf; garnish with parsley and serve.