Ham and Lentil Soup

I love making really yummy, healthy meals that will spark creativity and interest in anyone who eats at my table. Hiding vegetables, or leaving them out in the open, is a favorite past-time! Enjoy!

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup carrots sliced (2 to 3 carrots)

1 cup celery sliced (2 to 3 ribs)

1 large onion chopped (2 cups)

4 cups chicken broth

4 cups water

1 pound dried lentils picked over, rinsed, stones discarded

1 meaty ham bone or ham hock

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

additional cooked ham chopped (optional)

fresh parsley minced, for garnish (optional)

Directions at culinaryhill.com

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