1 lb. dried lentils, rinsed
4 c. beer
3 c. chicken broth
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. cooked ham, cubed
1 lb. smoked sausage or kielbasa, thinly sliced
1 c. celery, coarsely chopped
1 c. red onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crumbled
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 c. sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine lentils, beer, and broth in large soup kettle. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer. Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain off fat. Add beef with ham, sausage, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, and basil to kettle and cook 1 hour until tender. Add mushrooms and cook 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cornbread and butter.

Serves 6 to 8.