Southwest Potato Lentil Stew

1/2 cup lentils, uncooked
2 medium potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup carrots
1 cup onion
1/2 cup celery
1/4 cup celery leaves
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups tomato juice
3/4 cup water
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Salt to taste

In a large pot (cast iron) combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 40-45 minutes. Stir several times while cooking and add small amounts of water if thinner stew is desired.

4 Servings: 11 g protein; 1 g fat; 42 g carbohydrate; 487 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol