Hearty Lentil Soup

• 1-1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
• 1 pkg. (1 lb.) lentils
• 1 can (1-3/4 lb.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 2 lg. onions, chopped
• 2 sliced carrots
• 1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 qt. water

1. In a large kettle, combine all ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours.
4. Remove ham hocks.
5. Cut meat off bones.
6. Return meat to soup and serve.
7. Crockpot directions: Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
8. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours until lentils are tender.
9. Cut meat off ham hocks.
10. Return meat to soup and serve.

ham hocks, lentils, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, bay leaves, water

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6751 (may not work)