5 C. water
3 C. chopped onion
2 C. diced cooked ham
1 C. diced carrot
1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pound dried lentils
1 (14-1/4-oz.) can fat-free beef broth
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Combine first 11 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Cover with lid, and cook on high-heat setting for 3 hours or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 11 servings
Serving size: 1 C.

Calories: 196
Fat: 2.2g
Fiber: 6g