Deluxe Lentil Soup
["1/2 c. margarine or butter", "2 c. dried lentils or 2 (16 oz.) cans", "1 c. chopped onions", "3 cloves garlic, chopped", "2 celery ribs, chopped", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 tsp. pepper (black)", "Italian seasoning", "parsley", "mint or chives", "garlic", "7 or 8 c. beef broth, chicken or vegetable stock"]
["Saute onions and garlic in butter.", "Add chopped bacon for extra flavor."]
["margarine", "cans", "onions", "garlic", "celery", "bay leaf", "pepper", "Italian seasoning", "parsley", "mint", "garlic", "beef broth"]