Ingredients:

2 c brown lentils
2 T cold pressed olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
2 medium carrots, copped
2 large celery sticks with leaves, chopped
3 ½ litres of water
Good pinch of both dry mint and basil
½ t turmeric
2 T tomato paste
¼  c parsley
1 ½  t salt
2 t beef style stock powder

Method:

1. Soak the lentils in water overnight and rinse in the morning.

2. In a large saucepan, add lentils, water and all other ingredients.

3. Bring to the boil.

4. Turn heat down half way to simmer.

5. Cook for 35 - 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.