A hearty and flavorful one-pot lentil stew, perfect for cozy fall evenings. This comforting dish is easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Author:Marco Fontaine
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:4-6 servings
Category:Soup/Stew
Method:One-Pot
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like potatoes or spinach.
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the stew before serving.