Title: Lentil Soup
Categories: Soups, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

2 tb Vegetable oil
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 lg Onion, chopped finely
2 Celery stalks, diced
1 Carrot, sliced
1 Potato, diced
4 tb Tamari
1 ts Basil
1/2 ts Spanish Paprika
1/2 ts Cumin
1 ts Oregano
10 c Stock
3 Tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 c Red lentils

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat & add the garlic & onions.
Saute for 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrot & potatoes & saute for 8
minutes. Add the tamari & the seasonings & continue to saute gently for
another 5 minutes.

Add the stock, tomatoes & uncooked but washed lentils. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat & cook for 1 hour. Stir frequently.

The lentils should puree, cook for longer if they need to puree more to
thicken the soup.

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