8 c. water
2 c. lentils
1 large onion, chopped
1 med. carrot, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 qt. tomatoes, canned
1 large celery stalk, w/leaves, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
dashes of soy sauce

Mix together all ingredients except soy sauce in large pan of water. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat. When everything is cooking well; add soy sauce (this is the secret ingredient).

Simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are soft. The soup will be fairly thick. For thinner soup, add less lentils or more water.