Monk's Soup

Cover beans with water and soak overnight.

Drain beans and add fresh water, covering completely and then some. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste. One half hour before the beans are done, add the lentils.

Meanwhile fry the onion in the olive oil until dark brown, but not burned. Add to beans.

For Bulgar Balls: In a small bowl, add cracked wheat. Rinse and drain. Add spices and enough flour so you can roll into small balls without having them separate. Put the balls on a sheet of wax paper until you are done. Then add to the beans. The flour in these balls will thicken the soup.

If beans soak up too much water, add enough to keep a soup-like consistency. Add lemon juice just before serving.