"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
> Sheldon wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> Gonna be simmering on the stove today:
>>>
>>> 2 c. brown lentils
>>> 8 c. water
>>> 3 slices bacon, diced
>>> 1 med. onion, chopped
>>> 1/2 c. chopped celery
>>> 1/4 c. chopped carrots
>>> 2 cloves garlic, minced
>>> 2-1/2 tsp. salt
>>> 1 tsp. pepper
>>> 1/2 tsp. oregano, crushed
>>> 3 Tbs. snipped fresh parsley
>>>
>>> Brown the bacon and place in a deep soup pot. Saute the onion,
>>> celery, carrots and garlic in the bacon drippings. Add to the pot.
>>> Rinse lentils; drain. Place in the soup pot with the water and
>>> seasonings. Cover and simmer about 2-1/2 hours. 6-8 servings (or in
>>> my case, 4, since to me soup is a meal!)
>>
>> 2-1/2 hours?!?!? Lentils fully cook in 30-40 minutes, any much longer
>> and there will be none that are distinguishable from puree.
>
> I like mushy soup
>
> Jill


Now all you need is some home made croutons for the top.

Dimitri