My Texas Aunt Annie's Lentil Soup

We love this soup! We omit the dill and the butter

1 lb lentils
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic minced
3 ½ quarts (14 cups) cold water
1 lb lean ground beef
2 oz butter (1/2 stick)
2 tsp salt
1 tlb dill seeds
1 tsp black peeper
1 15 oz tomato sauce
6 oz spaghetti ½ inch length
Scallions for garish

Lentils, garlic, onions and water. To simmer. 2 hours over low heat

Sauté meat and butter.

Add salt, meat, tomato sauce, pepper after the 2 hours. Then simmer for another hour.

Add pasta and cook for 12 – 15 minutes.