Meatless Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. raw lentils, rinsed
7 c. water or chicken stock
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. minced celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp. red wine (sherry)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
pinch of thyme, oregano or basil

Preparation

Cover and simmer lentils, water and salt for 3 to 4 hours. Saute garlic, onion, celery and carrots.
Add to lentils after 3 hours.
Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, sherry, lemon juice, brown sugar and seasonings after 3 1/2 hours.
Cook 30 minutes more. Serves 4 to 6 generously.