Vegan Lentil Stew

Nothing like good lentil stew to warm you after a cold winter day!

Ingredients: Vegan Lentil Stew

• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, green or brown lentil sorted and rinsed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper