Lentil Stew

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 6 cups water or vegetable bouillon
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp leaf basil
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 4 large potatoes, sliced
• 2 tbsp vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water or bouillon to boiling in heavy pot. Rinse lentils in cold water; drain. Slowly add lentils to boiling liquid; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add all remaining ingredients except vinegar; cook at least 1 hour, until lentils and potatoes are tender. Add vinegar; simmer 5 minutes.