Hearty Lentil Soup - Recipe #6751 - Foodgeeks

Ingredients

• 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