Ingredients
The following ingredients have 12 Servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions (chopped)
- 6-8 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- One 28-ounce box crushed tomatoes
- salt to taste
- One 16-ounce package dry lentils (I used brown lentils, picked through for stones, rinsed and drained)
- 6-7 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instruction
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Saute until onions are softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano and mustard and stir well for a minute or two. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Pour mixture into crockpot and add lentils and 6 cups of broth.
- Cook for 4-6 hours. Add more broth or water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
