3 cups black lentils, rinsed 9 cups water 2 Tbs. Vegetable broth powder (such as Seitenbacher) 1 onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic 3 Tbs. minced ginger 2 cups chopped carrots (3-4) 2 cups squash (acorn, delicate) 1 t. fenugreek 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes 2 Tbs. chopped hot peppers (habanera, jalapeno) 3 teaspoons salt