Vegetable-Lentil Chowder
["1 (16 oz.) bag dried lentils, washed", "6 c. water", "3/4 c. chopped onion", "2/3 c. chopped green pepper", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1 (1 lb. 14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes", "salt and pepper to taste", "thyme or marjoram (optional)"]
["Combine lentils, water and salt in large saucepan.", "Cook, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes.", "Cook onion and pepper in butter until tender.", "Combine all ingredients; simmer, covered, 30 minutes."]
["dried lentils", "water", "onion", "green pepper", "butter", "tomatoes", "salt", "thyme"]