Deluxe Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or butter
2 c. dried lentils or 2 (16 oz.) cans
1 c. chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. pepper (black)
Italian seasoning
parsley
mint or chives
garlic
7 or 8 c. beef broth, chicken or vegetable stock

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in butter.
Add chopped bacon for extra flavor.