Or a drop of dry sherry.
Richard.
"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> On Wed 23 Feb 2005 09:57:21a, Dimitri wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>>
>> "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
>
> And a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice.
>
> Wayne
>