Hearty Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
1 (1 lb.) pkg. lentils
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
2 sliced carrots
1 head (6 c.) cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped parsley
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
2 bay leaves
2 qt. water

Preparation

In large kettle, combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Cover; simmer 3 to 4 hours.
Remove ham hocks, cut meat off bones and return meat to soup.
Makes 8 servings.