Savory Lentil Stew

• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (I prefer the red ones)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced shallots
• 4 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• soy sauce

1. Put the water in a large pot with the lentils, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, parsley, thyme, pepper, cloves and liquid smoke.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place the 2 tbsp water, shallot, and garlic in a small pan.
4. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Mix in the cumin and coriander.
6. Continue to cook, stirring, for another minute.
7. Add to the soup and stir.
8. Remove 3 cups of the soup to a blender.
9. Puree until smooth and recombine with the rest of the soup.
10. Serve with a splash of soy sauce.

water, dried lentils, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, parsley, fresh ground pepper, thyme, ground cloves, liquid smoke, water, shallots, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, soy sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-lentil-stew-13075 (may not work)