Spicy Lentil Tomato Soup With Ham Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 3 c. Onions -- minced
• 2 lrg Garlic cloves -- chopped
• 4 c. Chicken stock -- defatted
• 2 c. Water
• 2 x Ham hocks -- * see note
• 1 c. Celery stalk -- finely
•     Minced
• 1 c. Carrots -- finely diced
• 1/2 c. Lentils -- rinsed and
•     Liquid removed
• 1 Tbsp. Dry basil
• 1/2 tsp Dry oregano
• 1/2 tsp Dry thyme
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 c. Lean ham -- finely diced
• 1 can Tomatoes, canned -- ** see
•     Note
• 1 c. Cabbage -- shredded
• 1 c. Garbanzo beans, canned --
•     Rinsed and liquid removed

Directions