Makes 6 Servings

What you need:

• 1 (1 Pound) of Lentils (place in an 8 quart stock pot with 4 cups of water and boil for 5 minutes, rinse well and wash out pot.)
• 1 Bag of Carrots (peeled, washed and diced)
• 1 Small Head of Celery (washed and diced)
• 2 Whole Tomatoes (washed, cored and diced)
• 2 Potatoes (washed, peeled and diced)
• 1 Large Onion (diced)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 Cloves of Garlic
• 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 6 Quarts of Cold Water
• Salt and Pepper to Taste