Gentle Lentil Soup

== Description ==
* From "Meals without Squeals" by Christine Berman & Jacki Fromer.
* Serves 16 preschool or 12 school-age children.
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ cups lentils, rinsed and drained
* 7 cups water or stock
* 2 medium onions, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* juice of one lemon
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 or 2 bunches spinach, chard or collards, washed and chopped
== Directions ==
# Coarsely Saute onions, garlic and celery in the olive oil, 5-10 minutes.
# Add lentils, and water or stock and simmer until lentils are very soft.
# If necessary, add more water to get soup to desired consistency.
# Add greens, salt and pepper.
# Simmer for 10 more minutes or until greens are tender.
# Stir in lemon juice right before serving.
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