SPICY LENTIL TOMATO STEW

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This is a thick, fragrant, and hearty stew. Very satsifying on a cold day, very good for you, and very cheap. Can't really ask for more than that from a single recipe.

Provided by dividend

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion
2 stalks celery
1 carrot
extra virgin olive oil
salt
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups dried lentils (brown or green)
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock, warmed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Optionally, you can soak the lentils in cold water before you start the prep for this. Drain them before you add them to the soup.
  • Mince the onion, celery, and garlic. Peel and mince the carrot.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, for 6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on the spices, and stir.
  • Make a space in the middle of the pot, and add the tomato paste. Mix everything together until a thick paste forms.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and stir.
  • Add the chicken broth and water and stir.
  • Add the lentils. Bring to a boil, then back the heat off to a simmer. Simmer for 30 - 45 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, and puree to desired consistency. (I like it left slightly chunky.).
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • POSSIBLE GARNISHES:.
  • Lemon zest / freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Plain yogurt blended with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 484.4, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 23.3, Sugar 10.8, Protein 23.3

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