Lentil Stew

1 cup lentils
1 quart water
1 cube bouillon

1 can diced tomatoes (I used the ones that are flavored in basil & garlic)
1 glove garlic
1/4 c bbq sauce
2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1 large onion
carrots
peas
celery

Boil lentils in bouillon & water then simmer for about 15minutes.
Add everything and simmer for another 20 minutes.
S&P and serve.

**Add as many veggies as you want I put in carrots, frozen peas, and celery and at least a cup of each and it was fabulous.
**It's not the prettiest dish since the lentils get all mushy so you can't really tell what you're eating, but it's delicious!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is seriously FABULOUS! I make it all the time & I'm always sad when it's gone. It's really mild and just so good!

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked* and cut into chunks)
1 14 oz can diced stewed tomatoes
1 small can diced green chilies
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
4 cups chicken stock (can use canned stock or bouillon)
3-4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced
a touch of lime juice
a handfull of cilantro, chopped
tortilla chips, shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese, sour cream, diced avocados (for serving)

Combine all ingredients except chicken, lime & cilantro in a large pot. Simmer covered 30 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 5 more minutes. Top with lime & cilantro. Serve & let each person add crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese, and diced avocados to taste.

NOTES:
*Instead of boiling the chicken breasts it's best if you grill or bake them (I cook them on my George Foreman Grill)
*We like our soup really thick, but if you don't just add another can of tomatoes & 2 more cups of chicken stock.