1/2   cup           lentils
1/2   cup           navy beans
2     cups          chopped onions
2     cups          sliced celery
5                   carrots
1/4   cup           brown sugar
1     cup           barley
1/2   teaspoon      thyme
1/4   teaspoon      garlic powder
2                   bay leaves
1     teaspoon      freshly-ground black pepper
1/2   cup           red wine
1     quart         V-8® vegetable juice
2     cups          water