1 c  Green lentils
1 md Grated onion
3 1/2 oz Olive oil
10 oz Can tomatoes, crushed
2 tb Tomato paste
3 tb Red vinegar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
2 tb Chopped Italian parsley
1/2 ts Basil
3    Garlic cloves, chopped
2    Bay leaves

Soak lentils. Drain, rinse & add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium,
add olive oil to the pot & grated onion with parsley.

Cook to a golden colour. Add 4 litres of water & lentils. Bring to a boil.
Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes & paste. Cook for 2 1/2
hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils & ensure
there is enough water.

Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.