Lentil And Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups lentils (dry, washed)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 8 small celery stalks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can whole tomatoes (16 ounce), cut into pieces

Method

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet.
2. 2 Sauté onion until tender.
3. 3 Add water, lentils, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and garlic powder.
4. 4 Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. 5 Add carrots, celery, and salt.
6. 6 Cover and simmer 30 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.
7. 7 Add tomatoes. Heat thoroughly and serve.