Savory Lentil Stew

Name: Savory Lentil Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (I prefer the red ones); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons water; 2 -3 tablespoons minced shallots; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; soy sauce

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Recipe by Carol Bullock

A good warm meal on a cold night.

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READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

cups water
1 ¹⁄₂

cups dried lentils (I prefer the red ones)
1

large onion, chopped
1

carrot, chopped
1

stalk celery, chopped
2

potatoes, peeled and chopped
2

tablespoons chopped parsley
1

teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1

teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground cloves
¹⁄₄

teaspoon liquid smoke
2

tablespoons water
2 -3

tablespoons minced shallots
4

tablespoons minced garlic
1

teaspoon ground cumin
1

teaspoon ground coriander
soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

Put the water in a large pot with the lentils, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, parsley, thyme, pepper, cloves and liquid smoke.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the 2 tbsp water, shallot, and garlic in a small pan.
Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the cumin and coriander.
Continue to cook, stirring, for another minute.
Add to the soup and stir.
Remove 3 cups of the soup to a blender.
Puree until smooth and recombine with the rest of the soup.
Serve with a splash of soy sauce.

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