1 lb. lentils
1 1/2 lg. onion, chopped
1 potato, chopped
1 c. canned tomatoes
2-3 carrots, chopped
4-5 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable salt
3/4 c. olive oil (don't substitute)
4-5 lg. cloves, garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano

Place all ingredients in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to boil then simmer for 45 minutes. To serve, cook spiral pasta until tender and place several in the bottom of a soup bowl and ladle soup over them. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.