melinda's soup

water (with salt, to boil faster)

tomatoes

celery.

*ponder*

ahha! lentils

fry onions and garlic.

*ponder*

ahha! kidney beans

salt, pepper, basil (check mom's recipe)

carrot

put it all in the pot

more salt, pepper, basil.

simmer...simmer...*forget it's onthe stove* remember! simmer...

take it off the burner.

*forget about it*

oh yeah! stir, stir, stir to help it cool. taste...mmm...good.