Lentil Soup
["1 lb. lentils", "1/4 lb. smoked ham", "1 small onion, minced", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1 bay leaf", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1 cube chicken or beef bouillon", "1 large carrot, grated", "6 c. water", "1 lemon"]
["Soak lentils for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.", "Combine all ingredients in a medium pot.", "Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, for about 2 hours.", "Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add additional water if necessary.", "Serve with a lemon wedge. Squeeze lemon over soup before eating."]
["lentils", "ham", "onion", "celery", "bay leaf", "clove garlic", "chicken", "carrot", "water", "lemon"]