"I love all the ingredients in this simple recipe. Use any kind of ham you desire: leftover ham or slices from the deli...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium onions, chopped
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2 cups cooked ham, diced
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1 cup carrot, diced
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1 cup celery, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1 lb dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
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5 cups water (or as needed to cover everything by 3 inches)