Name: Smoky ham & lentil stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 lb smoked ham, cubed; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 4 cups chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Smoky ham & lentil stew Recipe

Marylynne Goodwin Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Smoky ham & lentil stew

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Rinse the lentils and set aside.
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ham, smoked paprika, and cumin to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the lentils and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, or until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.