On Wed 23 Feb 2005 09:57:21a, Dimitri wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
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>> 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
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> Now all you need is some home made croutons for the top.
>
> Dimitri

And a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice.

Wayne