Lentil Stew Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Stew Recipe
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Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 slices Bacon diced finely
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 8 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 leek white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise
- 1 medium carrot halved lengthwise
- 1 large bell pepper quartered
- 1 cup lentils I used red but the recipe calls for green
- 1 sprig thyme
- salt
- 1 teaspoon pimentón de la Vera smoked Paprika - if you can't find Pimentón, substitute sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
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Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add one tablespoon of the olive oil. When hot, add the bacon and cook until it is brown but not crisp.
- Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until you can smell them release their aromatics.
- Add the stock, garlic cloves, leek, carrot, bell pepper, lentils, and thyme sprig. Bring this mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- When done cooking, could you remove the thyme spring from the lentils? Like I did, you may find it breaks up into pieces, and it is hard to remove every bit of it. Don't worry; it adds a little additional flavor to the stew.
- Pick out the garlic, leek, carrot, and bell pepper quarters and transfer to a blender. Add about ¼ cup of the cooking liquid and puree the vegetables.
- The recipe says to drain the lentils and return them to the pot. My experience was there was nothing to drain. I don't think so if this was because I used red lentils rather than green ones. So if you experience the same, don't worry about it.
- Add the pureed vegetables to the lentils and stir them.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add the remaining four tablespoons of oil and the garlic. Reduce the heat to low and cook the garlic for about a minute.
- Add the smoked Paprika, stir, and transfer it to the lentils. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the sherry vinegar, taste, and if needed, season with salt.
- Serve it in a bowl and top with the chicken thighs, but do try this with other meals as a side dish—lots of flavor and easy to prepare. And don't hesitate to create your version using other ingredients you have on hand.
Notes
- Don't add salt to the liquid you are cooking them in because it toughens the lentils. Season after they are cooked.
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