Hearty Heatlthy Lentil Soup

• 14 ounces green lentils
• 1 large onion
• 2 red peppers (or green or both )
• 4 carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 3 -4 jalapeno peppers
• 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen )
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups chicken or 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

1. 1 . Chop onion , carrots , celery and red peppers into 1/4 inches pieces . Cut jalapenos in half and remove seeds then mince with the garlic .
2. 2 . In a large sauce pan heat olive oil on medium heat . Add onion , carrots , celery , red peppers and jalapeno with garlic . Stir fry till slightly soft . Add the lentils , corn , broth , chili powder , cumin , oregano ,salt and pepper . Bring to a boil stirring often . Cover and reduce heat . Simmer till lentils are soft and vegetables tender , approx 40 minutes . Season to taste . For thicker soup , add a few cups to a blender or food processor .
3. 3 . Serve with French bread or baguette .

green lentils, onion, red peppers, carrots, stalks celery, peppers, corn, garlic, olive oil, chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-heatlthy-lentil-soup-512799 (may not work)