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Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Stew

Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Stew

Nothing beats a good slow cooker stew and this ham and lentil is the best.

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Slow Cooker Ham and Lentil Stew
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 365 kcal

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

Instructions

  1. In a 3 1/2-quart or larger crockpot 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 the final 5 minutes or until tender.

  4. Stir in lemon juice, mix well, and serve.