Lentil Soup
["3 c. raw rinsed lentils", "7 c. water or stock", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. minced garlic", "1 chopped red onion", "1 chopped white onion", "2 minced celery stalks", "3 chopped large carrots", "1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes", "2 Tbsp. dry red wine", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "lots of pepper", "ham (optional)", "bacon (optional)", "potatoes (optional)", "scallions (optional)", "oregano (optional)", "basil (optional)"]
["In large pot, simmer lentils, water and salt.", "Cover 3 to 4 hours.", "Add garlic, onion, celery and carrots and simmer another hour.", "About 30 minutes before serving, add tomatoes, wine, lemon juice and black pepper.", "Season to taste.", "Enjoy.", "Serve with bread or rolls."]
["rinsed lentils", "water", "salt", "garlic", "red onion", "white onion", "celery stalks", "carrots", "tomatoes", "red wine", "lemon juice", "lots of pepper", "ham", "bacon", "potatoes", "scallions", "oregano", "basil"]