2 qts. cold water
1/2 lb. lentils
1/4 c. diced celery
1/4 c. chopped onions
1 c. canned chopped tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil or butter
1 lb. Prince Tubetti (No. 22)
Parmesan grated cheese

To 2 quarts of water add lentils, celery and onions and simmer for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Just before removing from heat, add tomatoes, salt, pepper and oil. Cook tubetti according to package directions, drain and add to lentil soup. Serve with grated cheese. Serves 4 to 6.