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Hearty Lentil Stew for Comforting Dinners

Close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich, brown hearty lentil stew featuring visible chunks of orange carrots.
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This recipe delivers a thick, satisfying, and deeply flavorful lentil stew, perfect as a main dish for a cold evening. It is easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional, for thickness)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, potato (if using), salt, and pepper to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the stew has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the red wine vinegar. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mash about 1/4 of the cooked lentils against the side of the pot before serving.
  • This is a great make ahead lentil stew; the flavor improves overnight in the refrigerator.
  • To make this a gluten free hearty stew, confirm all your broth ingredients are certified gluten free.
  • For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the dried herbs.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/hearty-lentil-stew-recipe/

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