2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 c. diced cooked ham
1 lb. Polish sausage, sliced
2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 c. chopped celery
1 can tomato wedges
1 lb. dried lentils, rinsed
3 qt. water
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed

In a large kettle, heat oil. Add ham, sausage, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add celery, tomato, lentils, water, Tabasco and salt. Heat to boiling; cover; simmer 2 hours, stirring once or twice. Add spinach and cook 10 minutes. Add fresh ground pepper, if desired.

Makes 4 quarts.