Saradora's Lentil Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package lentils, rinsed
• 3 carrots
• 1 potato, cube (peeled) (optional)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 purple onion
• 1/8 cup oregano
• 1/4 cup lemon pepper
• 6 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (i prefer 2/3 c.)
• salt & pepper
• 8 cups water (approx.)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in a dutch oven then add enough water to cover vegetables plus one inch more of water. bring to boil, then add one celsius of water and simmer for at least 2 hours.
• 2 serve with crumbled feta cheese on top and a lemon wedge. also good over a bed of cooked rice, or cooked slices of kielbasa and jalapenos.