1 c. dried lentils
1 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 lg. potato, leave peeling on, cut in pieces
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 sprig parsley
1 tbsp. basil
1 lg. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 c. chicken broth or just add water
1/4 c. olive oil

Saute vegetables including lentils and seasoning. Saute until crisp, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth or water. Use crock pot or large kettle. Let cook for 2 hours or simmer overnight in crock pot. You may run it through a blender when finished.