Lentil-Tomato Stew
"Throw all the ingredients in when you go to work, and come home to a delicious homemade stew...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups water
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1 28-oz. can peeled Italian tomatoes, undrained
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1 6-oz. can tomato paste
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1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Zinfandel
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3/4 tsp. dried basil
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3/4 tsp. dried thyme
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1/2 tsp. crushed hot red pepper
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1 lb. dried lentils, rinsed, drained and picked over
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
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4 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp. salt
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
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