yummm lentil stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 - onion, chopped
• 1- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 cups water
• 2 - vegetable or chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 cup dry red lentils
• 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/4 cup garlic or onion bbq sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, optional
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper