Plain Lentil Soup (Vegan...And Low Fat Too!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried lentils
8 cups water
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash lentils.
Put all ingredients in large pot.
Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes til lentils are tender.
Blend in blender in batches until all soup is smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.