Spicy Lentil-Potato Stew

1/2 cup lentils (uncooked)
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1 Tbls. chili powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 cups tomato juice
2 med. taters (don't peel)
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3/4 cup water
Throw it all in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer
unti; vegies are tender, about 45 minutes.

NOTE: I turn the heat up even more with a little Tabasco. I didn't have
tomato juice once so I threw 2 cups canned tomatoes in my vita-mix and
pureed. You might want to add a little salt if you do that.