Hearty Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (49 1/2 oz.) can clear chicken broth
1 1/2 c. dry lentils, rinsed
1 medium bay leaf
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (optional)

Preparation

In 4-quart saucepan over medium heat in hot oil, cook celery, carrots and onion with garlic until vegetables are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer 1 hour or longer until lentils are tender.
Remove bay leaf.
(Stir frequently.)