1 lb. lentils
5 c. water
1 stalk celery
1 carrot
1 med. onion
1 potato, optional
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
Parsley
Salt & pepper
1 bay leaf
Oil

Rinse lentils and cook until soft in 4-5 cups water (1 hour). Saute onions and celery in oil until translucent - add to lentils. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer until done.

If you wish to make this a complete meal, complement the protein in the lentils by sprinkling with grated Swiss cheese in your bowl, or serving over rice, or having a slice of whole grain bread with it.