• 1 cup whole brown lentils or green lentils; uncooked; note 1
• 19 oz can of diced tomatoes juices included
• 2 carrots peeled and chopped
• 1 onion diced
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 4 cups sweet potato cubes 1 inch; 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes; note 2
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne increase it for spicy, omit for non-spicy
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup brown sugar or honey work as well
• 2 cups vegetable stock

Add after cooking

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• parsley optional