Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried lentils
6 c. cold water
ham bone
2 stalks celery, sliced thinly
1 medium onion, chopped
2 small carrots, grated
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Preparation

Place lentils in cold water with ham bone and simmer 1 hour. Add vegetables to soup and simmer 1 hour more. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6 to 8.