Ingredients

• 8 cups bouillon, chicken or beef
• 1 lb lentils
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 12 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• vinegar (optional)

Directions

• Sort and rinse lentils in a sieve.
• Add lentils to bouillon and bring to a boil.
• Add salt and pepper and reduce to simmer for about 1 hour.
• Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook for about 1/2 hour.

Optional method

• Chop vegetables and saute in olive oil until soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for one hour.
• Add two diced potatoes and 1 cup beer. Continue cooking until potatoes are done.

Source

• Women’s Day Encyclopedia Vol 5, p. 818