Lentil Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash lentils and soak overnight covered in water.
2. 2
   Drain lentils, reserving liquid to make 10 cups.
3. 3
   Add lentils.
4. 4
   Cook, covered, 2 hours with a ham bone.
5. 5
   Add onion, celery, carrots, garlic and sugar.
6. 6
   Remove meat from bone and add to syrup.
7. 7
   Melt 2 tablespoons butter and mix in 2 tablespoons flour.
8. 8
   Stir into syrup until blended.
9. 9
   Simmer another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.