Title: Armenian lentil soup
 Categories: Soup
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 c  Chopped onion
    1/2 c  Sliced carrots
    1/2 c  Sliced celery
      3 c  Peeled; cubed eggplant
      1 c  Diced green pepper
      3    -(up to)
      6    Cloves garlic; minced
      6 c  Stock (I use chicken)
  1 1/2 c  Lentils
  1 1/2 c  Chopped tomato
      4 oz Dried apricots; sliced
           -(yes!)
    1/4 ts Cinnamon
    1/4 ts Allspice
    1/4 ts Cayenne
      1 tb Paprika
  1 1/2 ts Salt
      3 tb Parsley
      1 tb Mint
 
   This recipe was given to me by a chef from the Culinary Institute of
  America (CIA).  It may seem strange, but try it--it's one of the most
  delightful items in my collection!
  
   Saute onion, carrots, celery, eggplant, green pepper and garlic in
  oil until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients except parsley
  and mint and simmer until lentils are tender. Add parsley and mint.
  Adjust seasonings to your taste. Bon Appetit!