some pepper flakes 2 lentils 12 c divided water 6 oz tomato paste 3 celery ribs 1 c coarsely cabbage 1 c mushrooms 1 onion 1 t italian herbs 1/2 ts oregano 1/2 ts basil 6 tb parmesan cheese
Instructions
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.