1 lb. lentils
1 lg. onion, chopped
5 carrots, sliced
1 c. celery, thinly sliced
Salt & pepper
1 c. med. barley (optional)

Wash lentils and put in 6 quart pan. Add onion, carrots and celery. Add water to cover well. Season with salt and pepper. Cook approximately one hour or until lentils are soft. When serving place a large dollop of sour cream in middle.