Hearty Vegetable Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (32 oz.) can tomato juice
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes or fresh
2 c. water
2 medium potatoes, chopped (unpeeled)
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 c. lentils, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. each: red and green peppers, seeded and diced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
2 carrots, grated
2 Tbsp. dried parsley or 1/4 c. fresh
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. ground cumin

Preparation

In a 4 1/2-quart pot, combine all ingredients.
After bringing mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 30 to 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.