Ww Lentil Soup Vincent - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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