Lentil Vegetable Soup With Ham

• chicken broth↗1 quart
• small ham hock↗1
• dried lentils↗2⁄3 cup
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• chopped carrot1⁄2 cup
• chopped celery1⁄2 cup
• chopped ham1⁄2 cup
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• stewed tomatoes↗1

  (14 1/2 ounce) can

• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except stewed tomatoes, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 4-6 hours.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes during last 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Discard ham hock; season to taste with salt and pepper.