Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lentils
1/4 lb. smoked ham
1 small onion, minced
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cube chicken or beef bouillon
1 large carrot, grated
6 c. water
1 lemon

Preparation

Soak lentils for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.
Combine all ingredients in a medium pot.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, for about 2 hours.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add additional water if necessary.
Serve with a lemon wedge. Squeeze lemon over soup before eating.