Curried Lentils

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped onion
5 cups water
1 cup lentil
1 sliced celery stalk
1 sliced carrot
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup parsley (optional)
sauté onions in olive oil in soup pot until onions are translucent; add water, lentils, & vegetables; bring to boil and turn down to simmer; add spices when lentils are tender (~ 45 minutes); simmer for about 15 more minutes & remove from heat; add parsley.