Boil the lentils for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. And soak in a covered pot for 1 hour.

Rinse and drain the soaked lentils. Fill pot with cold water and bring to a boil. About 4 cups of water.

Add the carrots, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Then add the garlic-olive oil-salt and pepper.

Add the new potatoes with skins (cut in 4), or russet potato chunks

Add vegetables according to cooking times

May add some parmesan cheese.

And add the green peas, at the last 5 minutes.

In a pot, with enough water to cover the vegetables. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve with French bread and mozzarella cheese. May add more olive oil.