Slow Cooked Ham And Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter8 cups water2 cups dried lentils, rinsed1 cup cubed fully cooked ham2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute the celery, carrots and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the water, lentils, ham, salt, marjoram and pepper. Stir in the celery mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until lentils are tender.