---ROMULAN LENTIL SOUP---
1 c  Lentils
1 c  Water
1/4 lb Bacon; cut into small pieces
2 c  Onion, chopped
1    Clove of garlic
2 c  Carrots, shredded
1 c  Celery, shredded
20 oz Water
20 oz Beef broth
Salt and pepper

Put the lentils in the saucepan and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil,
then simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand while
you prepare the vegetables. Fry the bacon in a pot until it is browned.
then add the onion and garlic and fry until the onions are golden. Add the
broth, water, lentils. and the rest of the vegetables. Taste for seasoning
and add salt and pepper if necessary. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until
the lentils are tender.