What's a Lentil?

Today I was looking for something warm, vegetarian and filling. I found lentils and curry powder. Voila.

Lentil Soup
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
A handful of baby carrots, chopped
1-2 tsp chopped garlic (I use the kind in the jar)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp nutmeg
2 c rinsed lentils
1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
8 c chicken or veg stock (I prefer low sodium/organic)

Optional:
1 pkg turkey kielbasa, chopped
1 c spinach or kale


In stock pot over medium heat , go a few times around the pan with olive oil. Toss in onion, celery and carrot. Cook until onions are translucent and celery/carrots start to soften. Salt and pepper to your liking. Add garlic, heat through. Add spices. (Back off on curry and chili if you don't like it too spicy.) Let the flavors blend for a couple of minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for about an hour. Before serving, add optional turkey sausage or greens. Let them heat through.

Feeds an army. (And I hope it freezes!)