This is a nutritious easy soup and freezes well. Also, Lentil Soup can be made in a crock pot for a ready to serve work night dinner. You can stir in cooked rice or small pasta when serving to make it a main course. Make it vegetarian , just change the stock to vegetable.
Ingredients;
1 LB dry lentils
32 oz chicken or beef stock
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 LRG onion, chopped fine
3 stalks of celery, chopped fine
3 carrots, chopped fine or leave chunky if you like
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions;
Rinse and drain the lentils a few times. Add all other ingredients and simmer covered for two hours or until lentils are soft. If you use a crock pot, leave it on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.