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. ------------------------------