posted by Nadine 03-23-101 9:29 AM 
 
Lentil Soup    
1 lb. Hamburger 
5 3/4 cups Tomato juice 
4 cups Hot water 
1 cup Uncooked lentils 
1 cup Chopped celery 
1 cup Diced carrots 
1 cup Chopped cabbage 
1/2 cup Chopped onion 
1/2 tsp. Pepper 
1 tsp. Salt 
1 bay leaf 
Brown meat and drain fat. Add all other ingredients. Bring to boil then simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours. 
Can put in crockpot and cook all day.