Spicy Tomato Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 stalk celery (minced)
• 5 small red potatoes (chopped)
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup lentils (rinsed)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (or broth)
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 2 to 3 cups vegetable broth (to desired consistency)
• 1 teaspoon harissa (more to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium.

2. 2

   Add the onions through and including the pepper. Cook and stir, 3 minutes, or until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Season to taste with salt.