Ingredients

• 2 oz smoked turkey ham
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 litres chicken stock
• 6 oz dry lentils
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Steps

1. Soak the lentils in cold water overnight
2. In a skillet, saute the vegetables (except potatoes), with the ham.
3. Add lentils and the stock.  Bring to boil.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off the foam as it forms.
5. Add potatoes. Simmer another 10 minutes.