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Spicy Lentil-Potato Stew Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1/2 cup lentils (uncooked) 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves 1 Tbls. chili powder 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 cups tomato juice 2 med. taters (don't peel) 1/4 cup chopped celery 3 cloves garlic 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 tsp dried oregano 3/4 cup water Throw it all in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer unti; vegies are tender, about 45 minutes.

NOTE: I turn the heat up even more with a little Tabasco. I didn't have tomato juice once so I threw 2 cups canned tomatoes in my vita-mix and pureed. You might want to add a little salt if you do that.

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