Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lentils
1/2 lb. ham seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
3 pods garlic, sliced
1/4 c. parsley
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 gal. water
salt and pepper to taste (Tabasco is excellent)

Preparation

Add lentils and all other ingredients to 1/2 gallon water in large soup pot.
Bring to boil.
When onion and carrots are very soft, lower heat and cook over low boil until lentils are tender. Stir constantly.