lentil soup

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dried lentils
• 1 can italian crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup sweet onion diced
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 1/2 cups cooked, cubed ham
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 5 cups water
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 tablespoon basil, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
• to taste - salt and pepper