6 c. cold water
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
1 (1 lb.) package lentils, washed
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. smoked Polish sausage
1 c. pared, sliced carrots
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion

Combine water, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves, salt and pepper; add sausage. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cover; simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Slice sausage for serving. Yield: 4 quarts.