Red Lentil Stew
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: indian
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Serves: 12
 
Lentils are a wonderful way to cook a balanced meal with tons of protein and fiber. Give this Red Lentil Stew a try.
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped red onion
  • 2 cups chopped carrots (4-5 carots)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (4 stalks)
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 Tablesoons cumin
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomoatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1-2 teaspoons oregano
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 10 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot and sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic for about 5-8 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  2. Stir in lentils and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add canned tomatoes including tomato liquid, honey and bay leaves.
  4. Add 10 cups broth, pepper and oregano.
  5. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer.
  6. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are tender and soup is thick.
  7. Remove bay leaves and add vinegar.
  8. If needed, add a bit more broth or water to thin.
  9. Serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired.
Recipe by Growing Weisser at https://www.growingweisser.com/red-lentil-stew