Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 pkg lentils (16 oz.), rinsed
• 1 Tbs. rosemary, dried
• Ham chunks, optional
• Salt and; pepper, about 1 tsp. each
• 10 cups water

Directions

• Sauté vegetables until soft.  
• Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to boil.  
• Add lentils and rosemary and bring back to gentle boil.  
• Lower heat after it comes to a boil, add ham, and cook about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  

Comments

Goes well with green salad and good bread!