INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 large red bell pepper, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tsp. chili powder
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1 (16 oz.) bag of brown lentils
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2 (14.5 oz.) cans no-salt diced tomatoes
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1 bay leaf
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2 (32 oz.) cartons vegetable stock or chicken stock
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1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
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sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
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Optional toppings: sour cream, cheddar cheese, croutons, tortilla chips, avocado