Title: Hearty Lentil Soup
Categories: Soup Lentils
Yield: 8 Servings

1 1/2	lb	Smoked ham hocks
1	lb	Package lentils
28	oz	Can tomatoes, curshed
8	oz	Can tomato sauce
2	lg	Onions, chopped
2		Sliced carrots
1		Head cabbage, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)
2	c	Sliced celery
1/2	c	Chopped fresh parsley
2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Pepper
1	ts	Basil
2		Bay leaves
2	qt	Water

In a large kettle, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Remove ham hocks. Cut meat off bones. Return meat to soup and serve.

Crockpot directions: Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours until lentils are tender. Cut meat off ham hocks. Return meat to soup and serve.

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