Ww Lentil Soup Vincent

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 5 cups water
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 16 ounces dry green lentils, rinsed and picked over (about 3 cups)
• 1/2 cup dry sherry

1. In a large kettle, heat olive oil over medium high.
2. Add onions, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep gold in color.
3. Stir in spices, than add the remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer.
5. Simmer for about 2 hours or until lentils are tender.
6. Discard bay leaves and serve.

olive oil, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, curry powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaves, brown sugar, ketchup, water, chicken broth, tomatoes, green lentils, dry sherry

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ww-lentil-soup-vincent-360873 (may not work)