In a large pot, sweat the celery, peppers, onions and garlic with water or broth.
Once they are soften add red lentils, spices and allow to cook for a minute or two to bloom the spices, then add the remaining broth and add the can tomatoes.
Put a lid on and allow to simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until lentils are cooked. Once lentils are cooked add the beans and allow to cook for another 10 minutes.
Serve with some homemade bread or cornbread
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