Ranch Style Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lentils, soaked several hours
4 c. water
6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 c. diced onions
1/2 c. diced celery
1/8 tsp. black pepper
salt to taste

Preparation

Wash lentils, drain and combine all ingredients.
Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
May be garnished with thin slices of wieners or smoked sausage.
Ummm good!!!!