Lentil-Vegetable-Kielbasa Slow Cooker Stew Recipe

Name: Lentil-Vegetable-Kielbasa Slow Cooker Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added); 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds; 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 large red potatoes, cubed; 1 (24 ounce) can turnip greens or (24 ounce) can kale; 1 lb light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional); salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large red potatoes, cubed
1 (24 ounce) can turnip greens or (24 ounce) can kale
1 lb light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional)
salt and black pepper

1
Combine water, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red wine, basil, thyme, bay leaf, crush red peeper in slow cooker.
2
Stir to blend.
3
Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, greens and kielbasa.
4
Cover.
5
Cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
6
Remove bay leaf, and serve with chopped basil, parsley, hot sauce or sour cream garnish (or any combination of these).
7
NOTE: I prefer to add the canned greens and kielbasa in the last hour of cooking, but if you don't have time for that, just throw everything together in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added), 6 ounces tomato paste, 1 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Vegetable-Kielbasa Slow Cooker 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.

Lentil-Vegetable-Kielbasa Slow Cooker Stew

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