Filling and nutritious, lentils are really a great food. They are full of protein and fiber. I think of them as starter legumes or beans. They are fast and easy to cook and don't need to be soaked. If you really like them you can use them for the base of a salad or even eat them like a grain with other proteins or vegetables. Try this soup. It makes a lot and can be eaten for a quick lunch, heated in the microwave, or for the center piece in a healthy filling dinner. If you feel intimidated by all the ingredients, notice this soup is simple and fast. Most of the stuff on the ingredient list are spices you probably have in your home already. This combination of spices is typical in Moroccan foods. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, coarse chop 5 small potatoes, 1 in dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lg carrots, cut to 1 in chunks 2 ribs celery, diced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne or red ...