prize winning ham and lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 - meaty ham bone
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed, sorted
• 1 can italian seasoned tomatoes, 28 ounces, with liquid, cut up
• 3 - carrots, sliced
• 2 - celery ribs, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley