Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lentils
2 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. salt or salt substitute
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 c. water

Preparation

Rinse lentils.
Pour lentils into deep pot; add all other ingredients and water.
Bring to a boil.
Cover; simmer until lentils are cooked, about 1 1/2 hours.
Season to taste.
Serve with salad and crusty bread.
Makes 8 servings.