Lentil Soup

The first time I ever had lentil soup was at my mother-in-law's house. She always had something cooking when we visited and made sure we were well fed. It was delicious. On NPR the other day, a healthy cooking program was talking about the wonderful qualities of lentils. They mentioned that it is full of protein and fiber. On a recent Snow Day, I made a pot of lentil soup. It was a perfect lunch for a cold day inside. For a tasty, healthy, and economical meal, try lentil soup.

2 cups washed and rinsed lentils
6-8 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup chopped ham
Kosher salt
pepper

Put all ingredients in large stew pot. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes.