Lentil Vegetable Soup
["1 bag lentils", "6 to 7 large carrots, sliced thin", "3 celery stalks, sliced thin", "1 large onion, peeled (whole)", "1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped fresh spinach", "3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic", "1 (15 oz.) can Hunt's tomato sauce", "4 Tbsp. olive oil", "3 medium potatoes, cut up small", "3 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley", "1/4 tsp. basil", "1 box San Giorgio ditalini macaroni", "salt and pepper to taste", "water"]
["Saute chopped garlic lightly in olive oil in an 8-quart pot. Add all ingredients, except ditalini.", "Simmer about 2 hours, until vegetables are tender.", "Add water as needed to fill 7 quarts. Cook and serve ditalini separately.", "Accompany this hearty meal with Italian bread."]
["lentils", "carrots", "celery stalks", "onion", "fresh spinach", "garlic", "tomato sauce", "olive oil", "potatoes", "fresh chopped parsley", "basil", "San", "salt", "water"]