1/2 c. dried lentils
1 lg. onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled & chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 can tomato puree
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp. salt
4 c. water

Combine lentils, water, onion, carrots and celery in large pot. Simmer gently for 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed. Stir in tomato puree. Add garlic salt to taste, black pepper. Heat through and serve immediately.