1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 bay leaves
3 cups chopped Swiss chard, collard greens, or spinach
1 1/2 cups chopped baking potato
1 cup chopped smoked ham
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley