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Lentils and Ham

Make a Lucky Meal to Start Off the New Year!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword ham, lentils, stew
Servings 4 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
  • 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 6 ounces smoked cooked ham, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 stalk stalk celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add the smoked ham, potatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, basil leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with collard greens.