Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentil, picked over and washed
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 large carrot, cut lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 large celery rib, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 large fennel bulb, split lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
• 1 lb plum tomato, seeded and diced
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 -3 teaspoons cumin
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon harissa (If you don't have harissa, a sprinkle of crushed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced