Simple and Easy Greek Lentil Soup

• 1 14 cups lentils
• 1 quart cold water
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 14 teaspoons salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 ounces tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf

1. Wash the lentils, drain well.
2. Combine lentils with water, onion.
3. garlic, salt, pepper and oil in large saucepan.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add tomatoes and bay leaf.
6. Lower the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes more, or until the lentils are tender.

lentils, water, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, tomatoes, bay leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-and-easy-greek-lentil-soup-236127 (may not work)