Title: Green Lentil Soup
Categories: Soup Vegetarian
Yield: 8 Servings

1	c	Green lentils
1	md	Grated onion
3 1/2	oz	Olive oil
10	oz	Can tomatoes, crushed
2	tb	Tomato paste
3	tb	Red vinegar
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Black pepper
2	tb	Chopped Italian parsley
1/2	ts	Basil
3		Garlic cloves, chopped
2		Bay leaves

Soak lentils. Drain, rinse & add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium, add olive oil to the pot & grated onion with parsley.

Cook to a golden colour. Add 4 litres of water & lentils. Bring to a boil. Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes & paste. Cook for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils & ensure there is enough water.

Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.

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