Lentil Soup; It's Mental Fruit!

Here's one from the hubby!  He happens to be a not-too-shabby vegetarian cook in his own right, and this soup he created is DARN good!

Jonathon’s Vegan Lentil Soup

1 med Vidalia onion, diced
4 med carrots, diced
4 celery stalks, diced
1 med potato, diced
Approximately 2 tablespoons gel form faux-chicken stock (you could use powder form; use enough to make about 6 cups of broth)
1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Spray olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic w/ juice (the kind you get in the jar)
16 oz dry lentils, picked over and rinsed
8 cups water
Bac-Os (optional)


Spray pot with olive oil cooking spray until very coated.  Put chopped onions and garlic in.  After 3 minutes add carrots, celery, and potato to the mix.  Add faux-chicken stock, water, salt, pepper, and hot sauce to the pot.  Bring to a rapid boil for 4 minutes and reduce to simmer for 1 hour.  Add Bacos and additional hot sauce to taste!
Eat while listening to Be Healthy by Dead Prez. ;)