Wisconsin
Lentil Soup
2 C lentils
1 Lrg. potato, diced
2 Lrg. carrots, diced fine
3 Tbl. white vinegar
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 sm. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tsp. salt (to taste)
2 qts. stock
1/2 c. dry sherry
Soak the lentils in a quart of water for 2 hours. Cook the lentils for 2 hours, add all the ingredients and simmer for 3 hours. Top with grated Parmesan. You can do this all in a crock pot, cook the lentils on high, reduce to low add and simmer till done.