Lentil Soup

Ingredients

3 C lentils rinced

7 C veg. or chicken stock or water

2 tsp salt

2 tsp minced garlic

1 C chopped onion

1 C minced celery

1 C chopped carrot

oregano

basil

thyme

black pepper - lots

1 1/2 C chopped tomatoes canned or fresh

2 T lemon juice

1 1/2 T molasses or brown sugar

4 T dry red wine

Procedure

Cook lentils chicken stock and salt for 3-4 hours. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots and simmer for 3-4 hours. Add spices to taste chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Warm all through. Add red wine just before serving.