Easy Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Inn)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of peeled Italian tomatoes (cut up)
1 cup peeled chopped potato
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil (crushed)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 dash pepper

Preparation

Rinse and drain the dry lentils.
In a saucepan combine the lentils, chicken broth, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper.
Simmer for 45-50 minutes untils lentils and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.