Vegetable-Lentil Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 12 c lentils washed
• 1 qt water
• 2 12 tsp salt
• 34 c chopped onion
• 23 c chopped green pepper
• 13 c butter or margarine
• 12 c chopped pimentos
• 1 1 lb 14 oz can tomatoes
• 14 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Combine lentils water and salt in large saucepan
2. Cook covered over medium heat for 30 minutes
3. Cook onion and green pepper until tender
4. Combine all ingredients
5. Simmer covered for 30 minutes
6. Makes 6 large servings