Community Cookbook

1 lb dried lentils

1 lb ham steak, diced (I like to use Nieman's because it has no nitrates)

8 oz low sodium chicken broth

About 8 cups of water

Vegetables:

4 large carrots, scrubbed & coarsely chopped

2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped

3-4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

1 bunch kale, coarsely chopped

1/4 C. Extra virgin olive oil

Seasoning:

6-8 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

½ tsp salt

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground turmeric

Saut´ the hard vegetables (carrots, onions, celery) in the oil until the onions are translucent and soft. (10-15 min.)

Add the lentils, liquids, ham, kale & seasonings to the pot. Simmer, partially covered, until soft (30-40 min.) Add more liquid during cooking if needed.