Smoky Lentil Stew
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Smoky Lentil Stew

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil -
2. 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium) -
3. 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 2 large carrots) -
4. 1 cup diced celery (about 2 to 3 medium stalks) -
5. Pinch kosher salt -
6. 2 cloves garlic, minced -
7. 1 cup diced Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 medium-sized potato) -
8. 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained -
9. 4 teaspoons smoked paprika -
10. 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt -
11. 2 teaspoons dried thyme -
12. 1 bay leaf -
13. 6 cups vegetable broth or water -
14. 3 tablespoons tomato paste -
15. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -
16. 1/4 cup chopped parsley, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Smoky Lentil Stew

1. Stage

Cook the vegetables: Place a stock pot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil followed by the onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and potatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.

2. Stage

Simmer the stew: Add the lentils, smoked paprika, smoked salt, thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered until the lentils are just about tender, 22 to 24 minutes.

3. Stage

Add the tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste and lemon juice, and cook for another 5 minutes until the lentils are completely tender. Taste and add more smoked salt if desired.

4. Stage

Serve: Divide the soup into 4 bowls and top with fresh parsley before serving. Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.