Southwest Potato Lentil Stew

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup lentils, uncooked
• 2 medium potatoes, in small cubes
• 1 cup chopped/shredded carrot
• 1/2-1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (or more!)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine everything in lg pan and mix well.
• 2 bring to boil, reduce heat to low.
• 3 simmer, covered, 40-45 min, or until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
• 4 thin with water if you prefer a more'soup-like' consistency.