Categories: Soup/Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C. dried green lentils (or 1 lb package)
• 1 C. chopped celery
• 1 C. chopped carrots
• 3 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 C. diced ham or ham hocks
• 1/2 small onion
• 3 tbs. chopped fresh basil to taste
• 3/4 tsp dried tyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 C. chicken broth
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 ham hocks

Directions

1. Sort and rinse lentils well. Place all ingredients into 4 quart crock pot stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or longer (up to 8 hours) if desired. Soup will thicken the longer it cooks. Remove bay leaf and ham hock prior to serving.

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