Armenian Lentil Soup Recipe

• 1 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 3 c. peeled, cubed eggplant
• 1 c. diced green pepper
• 6 clv garlic, chopped
• 6 c. stock (I use chicken)
• 1 1/2 c. lentils
• 1 1/2 c. minced tomato
• 4 ounce dry apricots, sliced (yes!)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 Tbsp. mint

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