Purchase 2 bags dried lentils from dried bean section of store. (ex. Goya brand), 1 large onion (not red), 5 cloves garlic, 3 celery sticks, 4 or 5 carrots, 8oz can tomato sauce, olive oil, 2 bay leaves, S and P

Wash lentils in strainer and put in pot of water that the water covers lentils by 2 inches. Add celery sticks, cut in half and carrots (peeled and cut in 1/3’s)Hard boil for 2 minutes and set aside, covered for 1 hour.  Saute chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until onion is transparent (kind of) Now, the lentils have rested for 1 hour, add garlic and onion mixture, bay leaves, about 4 to 8 oz. tomato sauce, salt and pepper to taste.  Bring to another boil and then cook on low, covered for about an hour. You may have to add water depending on how thick or thin you like it.  Freezes beautifully and this is cheap, cheap, cheap and so good for you! I serve with Alexia brand french bread rolls which you can purchase in freezer section of grocery.