Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lentils
1/4 lb. ham hock or smoked ham, diced
1 small onion, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 clove garlic
6 c. water
3 carrots, diced

Preparation

Rinse lentils.
Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to boil. Then simmer until tender for about 2 hours.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.