2 c. lentils
4 c. water
1 pound broccoli, with stems cut into thin diagonals and heads broken into small pieces
2 medium potatoes, cut into one inch cubes
2 leeks or 4 green onions, chopped
1 large yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. vegetable or olive oil
5 - 8 sprigs parsley, minced
1/2 T. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 c. canned diced tomatoes
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/4 c. lemon juice

1. Place lentils and water in large heavy sauce pan or stew pot
2. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer 35 - minutes
4. Add broccoli, potatoes and leeks
5. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 - 20 minutes
6. While vegetables and lentils are cooking, add oil to a fry pan and heat until a small piece of onion placed in the hot oil sizzles
7. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 - 10 minutes until onions are soft and transparent
8. Add onion - garlic mixture to lentils and vegetables
9. Add parsley, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper
10. Mix well, cover and simmer 3 - 5 minutes
11. Add lemon juice
12. Mix well and serve

Serves 4 - 6