10 c. water
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped celery
4 chopped garlic cloves
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 lb. uncooked lentils
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Saute until tender, onions, green pepper, and garlic in oil in large pot. Add all other ingredients except lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour until lentils are soft. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serves 10-12. YOU WILL WANT SECONDS!!