Italian lentil soup

• 6 -8 ounces dried lentils
• 8 cups water
• 12 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 -6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper

1. Rinse lentils and drain.
2. Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 2 hour.
4. Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

lentils, water, olive oil, onion, celery, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-lentil-soup-39988 (may not work)