Lentil Soup

2 C lentils

1 Lrg. potato, diced

2 Lrg. carrots, diced fine

3 Tbl. white vinegar

1/8 tsp. cloves

1 sm. onion, diced

1 clove garlic, smashed

1 tsp. salt (to taste)

2 qts. stock

1/2 c. dry sherry

Soak the lentils in a quart of water for 2 hours. Cook the lentils for 2 hours, add all the ingredients and simmer for 3 hours. Top with grated Parmesan. You can do this all in a crock pot, cook the lentils on high, reduce to low add and simmer till done.