Lentil Soup
["3 c. raw lentils, rinsed", "7 c. water or stock", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. minced garlic", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 c. minced celery", "1 c. chopped or grated carrots", "lots of black pepper", "1 1/2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes or canned", "2 Tbsp. dry red wine (optional)", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "1 1/2 Tbsp. molasses or brown sugar", "1 Tbsp. wine vinegar", "smoked turkey, pork or beef parts (optional)"]
["Begin this soup in the morning, it should simmer all day. Simmer lentils, water and salt in a covered soup pot for 3 to 4 hours.", "If you want to include meat, add it at the same time. Steam or saute in butter the garlic, onion, celery and carrots. Add to the lentils after they've simmered 3 to 4 hours.", "Continue to simmer (low heat!).", "Add to the soup about 30 minutes before serving: black pepper, tomatoes, red wine, lemon juice, molasses or brown sugar and wine vinegar.", "Sprinkle extra vinegar and freshly chopped scallions onto each serving.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings.", "(I make 4 times this amount for the Oasis.)"]
["lentils", "water", "salt", "garlic", "onion", "celery", "carrots", "lots of black pepper", "tomatoes", "red wine", "lemon juice", "molasses", "wine vinegar", "turkey"]