1 lb Lentils [washed]

Chicken, Beef, Bone, or Vegi Stock. About a quart

Butter, oil, or bacon fat

salt and pepper

cumin

seasoning, herbs de provence, braggs seasoning, ‘italian seasoning’, or whatever you prefer. 

    If you are missing garlic, ginger, or onions you can add them in powder or salt form, adjusting how much salt you add if you use garlic or onion salt.

ginger [minced, grated, diced, dried and powdered, or paste] (optional)

garlic [similarly, any form you prefer] (optional)

shallot or onion [diced or chopped]