Chop two onions and saute in oil for 5-10 minutes.
Cut celery, carrots, turnip and zucchini into two-inch chunks. Add to your food processor and chop finely. Really, you can cut them in any shape you like, allowing longer cooking time for larger pieces.
Add chopped vegetables to pot.
Add cooked lentils.
Cover with water.
Chop basil and add to pot.
Add salt or tamari/soy sauce to taste.
In the pressure cooker, steam for 5 minutes. In a conventional pot, heat to boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add basil for the last 5 minutes.