Mihc's Indian Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
• 1/2 cup red potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, can
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 bring lentils, water, garlic, olive oil, onion, celery and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. simmer on low, uncovered for 1 hour. add rest of ingredients, stir, and bring to boil. simmer on low for 20 minutes.