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French Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with rich, roasted lentils and a blend of aromatic spices.
⏱50 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup French lentilsRinsed and drained
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●2 medium CarrotChopped
- ●2 stalks CeleryChopped
- ●4 cups Rich beef brothHomemade or store-bought
- ●3 cloves Roasted garlicMashed
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato pasteDissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- ●1 teaspoon Dried thymeFresh or dried
- ●1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperTo taste
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lentils, broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.