Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 qt. water
2 c. lentils
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. basil
1/3 c. oil
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place first 5 ingredients in large kettle; bring to boil. Saute onion, mushrooms and basil in oil.
Add to other ingredients.
Cook until vegetables are tender.
This stew tastes like it has meat in it.