1 tbsp. olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ham, cubed
8 c. water
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 c. lentils
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 c. pasta shells
1 carrot, grated

In large soup pot brown onions in olive oil. Add water, garlic, tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Rinse lentils and add. Add ham, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer at medium heat 15 minutes. Then add carrot and pasta. Cook additional 30 minutes more. Serve hot and great the next day.