Diet Cherry Coke Lentil Soup

From the Coca Cola website

1 lb lentils
8 cups water
2 cups diced ham
1 medium diced onion
12 oz. Diet Cherry coke

Wash and sort lentils. In large pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and reduce. Heat to a simmer. Add ham and onion, simmering for 45 minutes more. Add Diet Cherry Coke (it will foam). Simmer another 10 or 15 minutes until lentils are done.