1 lb. dried lentils
3 qts. water
1 ham bone
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 lg. carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 green pepper, chopped

Wash and sort lentils, cover with water. Add ham bone (can use equal portion Canadian bacon), bay leaf, vegetables and mustard. Cover and bring to boil - simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils are very tender. Stir occasionally. Remove ham bone, cut off meat, add to soup. Ready to serve.