Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add lentils, let simmer 15 minutes, then drain.
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in a very large pan bring vegetable stock to the boil and add all vegetables, tinned tomatoes (including the juice) and the tsp of sugar, let it re-boil then turn down heat to simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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mix in herbs and spices combining well.
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fini!
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notes:
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-serve with a crusty bread if you desire.
Step 11:
-to spice it up, add 2 medium chili peppers and 1/2 tsp more of cayenne pepper.
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-fact: cabbage contains more vitamin c than an orange.
