Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 8 servings 
  
      1 c  Green lentils                     1/2 ts Salt 
      1 md Grated onion                      1/2 ts Black pepper 
  3 1/2 oz Olive oil                           2 tb Chopped Italian parsley 
     10 oz Can tomatoes, crushed             1/2 ts Basil 
      2 tb Tomato paste                        3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped 
      3 tb Red vinegar                         2 ea 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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