3 tbsp. olive oil
2 lg. onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 carrots, chopped
12 c. chicken broth (can use canned or from dehydrated cubes)
2 1/2 c. dried lentils
1 c. ham, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (do not use if you used bouillon cubes)

Saute onion in oil with garlic and carrots. Add broth, lentils, and ham. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.