Ham and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 pound dried lentils
• 1 meaty ham bone or ham hock
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
• optional additional cooked ham, chopped
• optional fresh parsley, minced, for garnish

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