Lentil Soup

Directions

1. The lentils must be soaked all night in cold water.
2. Melt the dripping in a saucepan, fry the lentils, sliced onion, and celery cut in small pieces.
3. Stir over the fire for 5 minutes.
4. Then add the water and boil gently, stirring occasionally, till the lentils are quite soft.
5. Pass all through a sieve, return to the saucepan, add the pepper and salt, and heat again.