Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. dried lentils, rinsed and drained
4 c. water
1/2 lb. Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 c. onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Combine lentils and water.
Let soak 45 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cover and cook at 325\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours or 30 minutes in microwave.