Recipe: Chunky Lentil Soup

Chunky Lentil Soup
rec.food.recipes/Narnia/2002

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
32 ounces canned tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1 cup (7 1/2 ounces) uncooked lentils
3 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 minutes, until lentils are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.