Crock Pot Lentil and Ham Soup

Description: Make and share this Crock Pot Lentil and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils, uncooked
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lb smoked ham, cut into chunks
• 2 quarts water

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients into crock pot.(6 qt or larger).
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are cooked to your liking.
3. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprig before serving.