Hearty Vegetable Soup

This recipe I concocted while chatting on the phone with a friend. Really not paying much attention to proportions, just adding a little of this and that. Well it tasted so good that I figured I'd better put pen to paper and write the ingredients down before I forgot. It is so unbelievably simple to make and is great comfort food. I also added 1/2 can of leftover corn and shredded sharp cheddar cheese as seen in photo.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can  petite diced tomatoes
• 1  medium carrot
• 1 -2  stalk celery
• 1⁄2 medium onion
• 1  dried red pepper, hot
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  small potatoes, large dice

Directions

1. Add all ingredients EXCEPT POTATOES to a medium pot.
2. You may add a little water if you like more broth.
3. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Add potatoes, continue to simmer on med low for another.
5. 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Enjoy.