Serves: 10
Total Calories: 62

1 (16-ounce) bag cleaned, rinsed lentils
10 cups water
1 (1 1/2 pound) meaty ham bone
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup snipped parsley

In a large pot combine lentils, water, ham bone, onions, salt, marjoram, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove bone, cut off meat, and dice. Return meat to soup. Add carrots, celery, and parsley. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Divide into freezer containers, cover, label, and freeze.

To serve, heat frozen soup in a covered saucepan for about 30 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 10
Total Calories: 62
Calories from Fat: 0

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Ham and Lentil Soup
Time-Saver Stew
Traditional Beef Stew