Fabulous Ham Ham bone and Lentil Soup Recipe

1 meaty ham bone

6 cups water (at least)

1 1/4 cups lentils dried, rinsed and sorted

28 ounces tomatoes , canned with juice cut up

3 each carrots sliced

2 each celery stalks chopped

1/4 cup scallions , spring or green onions chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon oregano dried

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, chopped

Fresh garden herbs are also wonderful!

Directions

In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

To broth , add lentils , tomatoes , carrots , celery , onions and seasonings; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, remove ham from bone; coarsely chop.

Add ham , and parsely to soup; heat through.