Recipe for Cannellini Bean and Lentil Stew with Ham

Cannellini Bean and Lentil Stew with Ham
Last weekend the eastern part of the U.S. had an unseasonable heat wave, but in Utah it was cold and rainy both days. It seems like my brain is hardwired to the weather, because when it's cold outside, I have to make soup or stew. I certainly hadn't planned on it, but I looked in the cupboards and fridge, combined a few things, and came up with this bean stew. I'm calling it stew instead of soup, because I cooked it for a long time so most of the lentils dissolved and thickened the broth. This was delicious with some crusty 100% whole wheat bread, (although I wouldn't mind making salad if the weatherman wants to send a heat wave this weekend!)

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