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French Country Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with lentils and quintessential French flavors, perfect for a chilly evening.
⏱60 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup French lentils
- ●1 Skilletfor browning onions
- ●1 large onion
- ●2 medium carrot
- ●2 stalks celery
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 cup red winedry
- ●4 cups vegetable broth
- ●1 teaspoon thyme
- ●2 bay leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced carrot and celery and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the red wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the vegetable broth, lentils, thyme, and bay leaves.
- 8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.