Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown lentils
4 c. cold water
2 Tbsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter
1 large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 large onion, diced
1 Tbsp. dill seed or 2 Tbsp. fresh dill
2 cloves garlic, crushed (more garlic if you like garlic)

Preparation

Combine.
Simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Serves 4 to 6.