I saw this recipe in Vegetarian Times Magazine and new this was going to hit the spot for tonights supper here on a COLD New England evening !

2 cups of lentils that have been soaked & rinsed
1 qt of vegetable broth
1 lge white onion chopped
4 lge celery stalk chopped about 1 1/2 cup
2 lge carrots chopped  about 1 1/2 cup
1/4 cup cilantro or parsley
1 tsp curry
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp lemon juice


Bring lentils and veggie broth to a boil add 4 cups water skim away foam


Reduce heat and simmer covered for 5 min - stir occasionally


Add onion ,celery, carrots, and garlic simmer 20 min


Add cilantro/or parsley,cumin,curry and cook 20 more minutes


Add lemon juice if desired