32 oz low-sodium chicken broth, (1 carton)

2 cups water

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 onion, large, chopped

1 cup dried lentils

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1½ cups ham, cubed, fully cooked

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

Stir chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for about 10 minutes until the carrots are tender.

Stir ham, mustard, salt, and pepper into the soup; continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes more until the lentils are tender.

Serve and enjoy.

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