Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. smoked ham hocks
1 medium diced onion
garlic powder to taste
fresh garlic to taste
pepper to taste
1 pkg. lentils

Preparation

Prepare lentils as directed on package.
In large pot put hocks and onion and fill with cold water.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Simmer 1 hour.
Add garlic and pepper to taste.
Add lentils.
Simmer until done.
After fully cooked, puree lentils to make a thick soup.