Hearty Lentil Stew

This wonderful stew soothes the system and nourishes the gut. This is from "You Are What You Eat" by Dr. Gillian McKeith. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup lentils, soaked for 20 minutes in water and rinsed thoroughly
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  onions
• 4  carrots
• 2  cups  diced squash
• 1  sweet potato
• 1  stalk celery
• 1  maggi  vegetable stock cube
• 1  cup watercress

Directions

1. In a pot, put the onions, bay leaves, stock cube and water.
2. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Uncover the pot, add the squash and sweet potatoes.
5. Cover and allow to cook for further 10 minutes.
6. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add watercress and serve immediately.
8. Enjoy!