Start with hearts of romaine topped with balsamic dressing and diced feta cheese, and pass whole grain bread. Have chocolate cupcakes afterward.

Makes 2 servings (can be doubled).

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2cups diced smoked ham
  • 2teaspoons dried savory
  • 1 1/2teaspoons dry mustard
  • 3cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1cup brown lentils, rinsed
  • 114 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic

    DIRECTIONS

    Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham, savory and mustard and stir until ham begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add 3 cups broth and lentils and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.