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Hearty Lentil Stew

November 11, 2011 11 Comments

This vegetable-lentil stew is a breeze to make, and it’s very versatile: add in your favorite vegetables or what you happen to have in the fridge, plus dried herbs and spices to fit your tastes.

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Hearty Lentil Stew
Prep time:  20 mins
Cook time:  50 mins
Total time:  1 hour 10 mins
Serves: 6 to 8 (makes about 10 cups)
 
Ingredients
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1½ pounds white potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 4½ cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1½ cups)
  • 1½ cups dry/uncooked brown lentils, rinsed
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups chopped green cabbage
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of water in a soup pot over medium-high heat. When the water starts to sputter, add the onion and cook while stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, adding a little water as needed.
  2. Add the 8 cups water, potatoes, carrots, lentils, celery, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, and cumin, and bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cabbage, then cover and cook for 10 minutes more, or until the lentils are tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅛ recipe, 1.25 cups Calories: 207 Fat: 1g Saturated fat: 0.1g Carbohydrates: 41.8g Sugar: 5.4g Sodium: 57mg Fiber: 9.6g Protein: 10.2g Cholesterol: 0
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Filed Under: Soups and Stews Tagged With: carrot, celery, cumin, garlic, lentil, onion, potato, soup, stew

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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I just made a double batch of this soup and it’s a hit! Family favorite for sure!

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    • Rebecca says

      April 15, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      I just wanted to say… it’s 5 years later and I still keep coming back to this recipe. Go-to family favorite! My husband requests it on a regular basis. <3

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      • Cathy says

        April 15, 2018 at 6:05 pm

        Wow, thanks Rebecca! 😉

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  2. Plant-Based Junkies says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Made this last night!! YUM. I added steamed rice and mushrooms as well. Thanks for such a great recipe!!

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  3. Linda Neighbors says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:34 am

    This looks delicious! I would eat lentils every day, if only!
    So, I am trying to keep up a habit of posting a meatless dish every day on my facebook page. Something easy to make, and that resembles foods the omni’s are already used to. This perfectly fit the bill, and I posted it today. Thank you for a terrific blog! I can’t wait to see what treasure I’ll find next.

    Reply
  4. Taylor says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Hi Cathy! I’ve made this soup several times and it’s great! Definitely a favorite for my husband and I. I was wondering if anyone (or you) have tried making this in the crockpot? Thanks!!

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    • Cathy says

      December 26, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      Hi Taylor, no I haven’t made it in the crockpot, but I’m sure you could. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that this one is still a family favorite and my husband requests this recipe more then any! Thanks! I always double it and freeze in containers so he has it ready anytime he needs!

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    • Cathy says

      May 14, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      Aw, thanks Rebecca! 😉

      Reply
  6. Miles says

    October 9, 2016 at 7:33 am

    I made this stew yesterday and it was great! I used black lentils and they imparted a dark color to the dish. I also substituted kale in for the cabbage and sprinkled on some black pepper and ground mustard after cooking. It was awesome!

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    • Cathy says

      October 9, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Yay! 🙂 Thanks Miles!

      Reply

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