1 Env. Soup Mix *
4 c Water
16 oz (1 can) Chick Peas
16 oz (1 can) Red Kidney Beans
14 1/2 oz (1 can) Tomatoes
1 c Lentils, Rinsed & Drained
1 Large Stalk Celery
1 tb Chili Powder
2 ts Ground Cumin
1 md Clove Garlic, Chopped
1/4 ts Crushed Red Chili Pepper
* One of the following soup mixes can be used. Onion,
Onion-Mushroom, In large saucepan or stockpot, combine all
ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring
occasionally, 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Remove
cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, an additional 30 minutes or
until liquid is almost absorded and lentils are tender. Serve, if
desired, over hot cooked brown or white rice.