Pepperoni Soup
["16 oz. lentils", "10 c. water", "8 oz. pepperoni, sliced thin", "1 large onion", "6 oz. tomato paste", "2 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/4 tsp. sage", "1/4 tsp. cayenne", "4 tomatoes, cut up", "2 medium carrots, cut up", "2 stalks celery, cut up"]
["In a Dutch oven, combine lentils, water, pepperoni, onion, tomato paste, salt, oregano, sage and cayenne.", "Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Add tomato, carrots and celery; cover and simmer 40 minutes."]
["lentils", "water", "pepperoni", "onion", "tomato paste", "salt", "oregano", "sage", "cayenne", "tomatoes", "carrots", "stalks celery"]