1 lg. onion, chopped
1 canned whole pimento, drained and chopped
1 green pepper, cleaned out and chopped
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. flour
1 (16 oz.) can (2 c.) tomatoes, cut up
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 c. lentils (do not presoak)
1 tsp. salt
8 c. water

1. In a large kettle, cook onions, pimento and green pepper in olive oil until soft.

2. Stir in flour. Add tomatoes, carrots, lentils, salt and water. Cover and simmer over very low heat for about 2 hours.

Serves 12.