*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                               Lentil Stew

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :2:00
Categories    : Beans                            Soups & Stews
                Vegetarian                       Healthy And Hearty

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         dried lentils -- washed, picked over
   2      quarts        water
   2      whole         celery stalks -- chopped
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      whole         carrots -- chopped
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1                    bay leaf
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/2  cup           red wine
   1      can           plum tomatoes

     In a large soup kettle, combine all ingredients except wine and tomatoes.
     Bring to a boil and simmer, over low heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add wine and
     tomatoes and simmer 20-30 minutes more.

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Per serving: 219 Calories; 1g Fat (3% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 36g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 97mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

NOTES : * Better if made with vegetable stock. For non-vegetarians, beef,
corned beef, or ham stock may be used.