Recipe Name Lentil soup Submitted by Joseph Recipe Description A favorite of mine. This is veratile. Cajon or Mexican or Itlalian depending on seasoning. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups lentils 2 cups, chopped Carrot, sliced into thick coins 2 stalks large (11"-12" long) celery, sliced 1 large Onions, diced 1 can (16 fl oz) tomatoes, canned 2 cloves garlic minced 8 cups Vegetable broth 1 tablespoon oregano 2 leaves bay leaf 3/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste Steps Sequence Step 1 Combine lentils,vegetable broth, tomatoes and seasoning in large pot and bring to a boil. Turn doen heat to a simmer 2 Saute carrots ina large non-stick skillet with a little stock then add onion 3 Adjust seasoning. This is when you can change it up by adding favorite salsa or Cajon seasoning, or basil. 4 Soup''s on when lentils are still aldente***do not let them get soft and mushy