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      Title: Lentil Soup II
 Categories: Soups, Italian, Beans
      Yield: 8 Servings

      1 lb Lentils
      1 lg Carrot; cut bite size
    1/4 c  Onion; chopped
      3 ea Fresh tomatoes; peeled,
           - seeded and chopped
      8 c  Water
      1    Celery rib; cut bite size
      1    Bay leaf
      2 c  Cooked ham; diced
           Parmesan cheese

  Rinse lentils, place in soup kettle, cover with 8 cups of water.
  Let come to a boil. Add ham to lentils and cook slowly for
  45 minutes, letting flavors develop. In separate pan, saute onion,
  celery, and carrot in olive oil, add salt, pepper, tomatoes, and
  bay leaf. Cook for about 20 minutes. Add vegetable mixture to
  lentils; simmer for 10 minutes longer, until lentils and vegetables
  are tender. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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