1/4 c. salad oil
3 c. ham, diced
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lg. tomato, peeled, cut in wedges (may use canned tomatoes)
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 lb. lentils, washed
3 qts. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen leaf spinach, chopped
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Few drops Maggi seasoning
1/2-1 lb. Polish sausage, cut in 1/2-inch slices
2 lg. onions, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped with leaves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 carrots, sliced in "coins"

I use large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, pureed or cut up.

Use chopped spinach, thawed, then no need to cut.

I prefer beef kielbasa.

In large kettle heat oil; add ham, sausage, onion and garlic. Cook 5-10 minutes. Add celery, tomato, lentils, water, Tabasco and salt. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours. Add rest of seasonings and carrots last 1/2 hour. Add spinach and cook 10 minutes. Makes 4 quarts.