1 lb. (2 c.) Lentils
1 lg. onion minced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 lg. carrots, minced
2 lg. stalks celery with leaves chopped
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes chopped
7 c. water
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach partially defrosted
2 c. diced ham

Soak lentils in cold water to cover overnight. Drain. Put with other ingredients, except spinach and ham, in slowly cooking pot. Cook on low covered 8 to 10 hours. Add spinach and ham during last hour cooking. Serves 8 to 10. You can also cook in a crock pot.