super simple lentil stew
Hubby wanted beans, I had no ham. What to do? Make up a stew. Healthy, full of flavor and easy to put together with basic staple ingredients- this family friendly stew doesn't disappoint! The ingredients are easy to sub or delete as you like, add more or less to taste. You can't go wrong!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 - yellow medium onion, chopped
- 2 - celery ribs, chopped
- 3 - carrots, chopped
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup flour
- 3 quarts water
- 3 teaspoons beef base (sub bouillon or broth)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups lentils, dry
- - salt
- - pepper
How To Make super simple lentil stew
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Step 1Heat oil over medium to medium high heat, then add onion, celery, and carrots. Stir often and cook until onion is translucent.
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Step 2Add flour to the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 3Combine beef broth or base with water, then slowly incorporate into vegetable mixture, stirring well to keep mixture from lumping.
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Step 4Rinse lentils well in water, checking for rocks or other debris. Add lentils to pot and bring to boil. Simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes depending on the age of the lentils. Make sure to check the pot often to ensure that liquid does not cook out of the lentils. Add liquid as needed.
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Step 5When done, remove the pot from the heat and cover for 5-10 minutes. This helps the liquid absorb better into the lentils.
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Step 6Add salt and pepper to taste. Apple cider or red wine vinegar may be added to lentils for a slightly tangy flavor.
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Category:
Bean Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#stew
Keyword:
#Lentil
Keyword:
#soup
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
African
Method:
Stove Top
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