Lentil Soup

2 c red lentils

1 c onion

celery, carrots, potatoes

4 c water

1 can tomatoes

1 t salt

½ t pepper

garlic clove, minced

1 chicken bouillon cube

¼ t thyme

bay leaf

2 T parsley

Brown together onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, and garlic. Add water, lentils, tomatoes, salt, pepper, bouillon, thyme, bay leaf, parsley and simmer 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes or so. May need to add more water if too thick.