Lentil Soup: Sopa De Lentejas

1 cup lentils
vegetable cooking spray or up to 3-tbs vegetable oil
Finely Chopped Vegetables:
3/4 cup green bell pepper
3/4 cup onion
3/4 cup carrots
3/4 cup celery
Additions:
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green chiles -- roasted
6 1/2 cups water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt -- may be doubled
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

Wash the (brown) lentils and set aside to drain.

Heat deep pot and coat with oil. Saute the "Finely chopped vegetables" over medium heat until soft. Mix in the lentils and stir in the additions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 50 to 60 minutes stirring occasionally until lentils are soft. Serve with bread or warmed flour tortillas.

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