Melancholy (soups always the answer)

Although it is sunny and the birds are singing, sometimes is just a melancholy day - not sure why - perhaps the pain experiencing in back, leg - neck -  Oh stop complaining thats what I say - have some soup - or as my friend would say (for any and all ailments) drink some water.

Lentil soup to heal the soul

(and any melancholy you may be suffering)

1 cup Green or Brown Lentils
3 cupsVegetable Broth
1 cup Water
1/2 Onion
1 Tomatoe
olive oil
salt
pepper
lemon

saute onion in olive oil in a pot until soft - add broth and water - when comes to a boil add tomatoe (fresh and cut into small pieces) - add lentils and simmer for 1/2 hr. - when lentils are soft you can serve

also you may add pastina and cook about 8 to 10 minutes -

salt and pepper to taste

when serving add a splash of lemon and a bit of olive oil on top of soup -
serve with some cheese and tomatoe with olive oil and balsamic - good chiabata - and ENSALADA