Ham and Lentil Stew

Name: Ham and Lentil Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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 1/2 ounce) 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

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Recipe by lauralie41

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!

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READY IN: 4hrs 20mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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 1/2 ounce) 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

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

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