Lentil Soup With Potatoes

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Lentils
2		Water
1/3 cup	78ml	Olive oil
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Onions - finely chopped (large)
2 teaspoons	10ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
2		Potatoes - peeled, diced
2		Water
6		Celery stalks - (optional)
3		Carrots - (optional) (large)

Recipe Instructions

Wash lentils in cold water and discard bits of rocks. Place in large kettle and cover with 2 quarts of warm water. Bring to a boil (about 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Add the olive oil to the pot and saute the onions until translucent, constantly stirring. If you like, you can add celery and carrots. Add the lentils, spices and two quarts of water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender -- about a half-hour at a medium to low simmer.

Add the diced potatoes and cook again for half an hour. Serve hot or at room temperature.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
Lynn Thomas on the http://www.prodigy.net Food BB

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