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Smokey Vegan Lentil Stew
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 to 3 medium stalks)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 medium-sized potato)
- 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley, for garnish
- Bread, for serving
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve:
Divide the soup into 4 bowls and top with fresh parsley before serving. Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.
Credit
Simply Recipes