Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lentils (dried)
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 6 c water
- 12 oz bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 c green onions (chopped)
- 2 tb parsley (chopped fresh)
- 1/2 ts garlic powder
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/2 ts oregano (dried)
- 1/8 ts pepper
- 3 slices carrots
- 2 slices celery ribs
- 1 package tomatoes
In a Dutch oven, bring ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove ham bone. 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, sausage and parsely to soup; heat through.
