Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 C. cold water
1 1/2 C. lentils, rinsed in cold water and drained
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Black pepper

Cooking Instructions

Soften vegetables in oil in soup pot. Add water, lentils, ketchup, cloves and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to low, cover and cook until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes, adding more water if needed. Season. If desired, add vinegar, wine, or lemon juice for flavor.
 
 
"Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;" (Genesis 1:29)