Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Lentils (1 1/4 c.)
5 c. Water
1 Onion
1 Carrot
1 Green Pepper
1 Tomato
4 Slices Bacon
3 Tbsp. Butter
3 Tbsp. Flour
1 can Consomme (10 1/2 oz.)
2 tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Vinegar

Preparation

A goodly sized piece of left over ham to add to a ham hock, add salt and cover with water and simmer for 2 hours, remove meat from the bones and add it to the broth along with one pound of dry split peas, one large chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Simmer for 3 or 4 hours stirring frequently.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a dash of paprika.