Recipe: Lentil Ham Bone Soup

LENTIL HAM BONE SOUP

1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, leaves and all, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. oil
5 cups water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 1/2 cups uncooked lentils, rinsed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
The Christmas ham bone and whatever ham is left

Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil in a large pot until lightly brown. Add remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for about 2 hours until both meat and lentils are tender.

Remove the ham bone and pull the pieces of ham from it. If you want to add any other leftover veggies to this soup, do so. It will only make it better!

From: Debbie D., AL - 12-19-99