Lentil Soup
["1 lb. pkg. lentils", "3 or 4 ham hocks", "1 onion, chopped", "3 celery stems, chopped", "1 tsp. parsley flakes", "3 bay leaves (remove later)", "1/2 green bell pepper, chopped", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1 (28 oz.) can Ready-Cut peeled tomatoes"]
["Wash lentils, put in large pot with water 2-inches over the lentils.", "When it starts to boil, add ham hocks, onion, celery, parsley flakes, bay leaves, bell pepper, salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil, then simmer about 1 hour.", "Add tomatoes and cook for 1/2 hour more.", "Remove ham hocks, cut the meat off and return it to the lentil mixture.", "Serves 8.", "Freezes well."]
["lentils", "ham hocks", "onion", "celery stems", "parsley flakes", "bay leaves", "green bell pepper", "salt", "pepper", "tomatoes"]