2 c Dried lentils 12 c Divided cold water 1 cn (6 oz) tomato paste 3 Minced celery ribs 1 c Coarsely chopped cabbage 1 c Sliced mushrooms 1 Chopped onion 1 t Italian herbs OR 1/2 ts Dried oregano and 1/2 ts Basil 1 t Garlic salt Pepper to taste Pinch of hot pepper flakes 6 tb Grated parmesan cheese Soak lentils overnight in 6 cup water; drain, discard water. Combine lentils with remaining 6 cup water. Heat to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.