Lentil Soup

Stock (same as for Chicken Soup)

1. chicken carcase (left over from baking a whole chicken, usually the day before then removing the meat)
2. chicken giblets (minus the livers)
3. 1 chicken bullion cube
4. 1 onion
5. 3-5 cloves garlic
6. Old Bay
7. ground black pepper
8. cayenne pepper (a small amount)

Add everything to a large pot then fill with water about 1/2 full.  Bring to a boil, then simmer stirring occasionally for 3-6 hours.  Strain the liquid off into another pot.  (It may be saved in the refrigerator if you aren’t making the soup until the next day)

Soup

1. stock
2. 2 cups small lentils
3. 2 tomatoes
4. 1 onion
5. 2 tbs tomato paste
6. 3-5 cloves garlic
7. 1/2 cup olive oil
8. 3 tbs chopped parsley
9. 1 tsp basil
10. 2 bay leaves

Chop onion and tomatoes.  Add all the ingredients to a large pot of water and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 1 hour.

Remove bay leaves before serving.