2 c  Dried lentils
12 c  Divided cold water
1 cn (6 oz) tomato paste
3    Minced celery ribs
1 c  Coarsely chopped cabbage
1 c  Sliced mushrooms
1    Chopped onion
1 ts Italian herbs OR
1/2 ts Dried oregano and
1/2 ts Basil
1 ts Garlic salt
Pepper to taste
Pinch of hot pepper flakes
6 tb Grated parmesan cheese

Soak lentils overnight in 6 cup water; drain, discard water. Combine
lentils with remaining 6 cup water. Heat to boiling. Stir in remaining
ingredients, except cheese. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with parmesan cheese.