Lentil And Asparagus Soup Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 med onion minced
• 1 x celery stalk minced
• 1 x carrot peeled, minced
• 1 c. red lentils - (1/2 lb)
• 1/3 c. dry red wine
• 4 c. water
• 1 1/2 tsp chili pwdr
• 1 x bay leaf
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/8 tsp grnd allspice
• 1/4 lb thin asparagus trimmed, and cut into diagonal slices
• 1 lrg - tomato seeded, minced

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