Papa Bear's Own Lentil Soup

1 qt Chicken stock

1 qt Water

1 lb Dried lentils

-washed and picked over 2 md Potatoes

-peeled and diced 2 md Onion(s), diced

2 lg Tomatoes, peeled

-seeded and quartered 2 lg Carrots

-peeled and diced 3 Garlic clove(s), minced

1 ts Dried oregano

1/2 ts Pepper

1/2 c Olive oil

Salt to taste

In a large pot, bring chicken stock and water to a boil. Add all the other ingredients at once.

Bring to a boil; continue boiling for 15 minutes. Then simmer over low heat for hour and it's done.

Beat This! by Ann Hodgman ISBN 1-881527-21-2 pg 125