Hungarian Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Hungarian Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1-pound bag brown lentils; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 3 bay leaves; 2 cups whole-fat sour cream; 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as needed; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons brown mustard, or as needed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 1-pound bag brown lentils
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
3 bay leaves
2 cups whole-fat sour cream
3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt, or as needed
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown mustard, or as needed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or as needed

1
If desired, place lentils in a bowl with water to cover, and soak overnight; this step may be skipped, but makes lentils more digestible.
2
Place a large (5- to 6-quart) saucepan over medium-low heat, and add oil and onion.
3
Saute until tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add garlic and paprika, and saute until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute more.
5
Add lentils, 8 cups water and bay leaves.
6
Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 50 minutes; add water as needed if mixture seems too thick.
8
When lentils are tender, in a small bowl stir together sour cream, flour and milk.
9
Add to lentils and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Add salt, brown sugar, mustard and lemon juice, adjusting amounts as needed for a slightly piquant flavor.
11
If desired, remove and discard bay leaves.
12
Serve hot.

420

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1-pound bag brown lentils, 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hungarian Lentil Stew

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