Spicy Lentil Tomato Stew Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentil Tomato Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Mince the onion, celery, and garlic. Peel and mince the carrot.
3
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.
4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes.
5
Sprinkle on the spices, and stir.
6
Make a space in the middle of the pot, and add the tomato paste. Mix everything together until a thick paste forms.
7
Add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and stir.
8
Add the chicken broth and water and stir.
9
Add the lentils. Bring to a boil, then back the heat off to a simmer. Simmer for 30 - 45 minutes, stirring often.
10
Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, and puree to desired consistency. (I like it left slightly chunky.).
11
Add pepper to taste.
12
POSSIBLE GARNISHES:
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Lemon zest / freshly squeezed lemon juice.
14
Plain yogurt blended with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley or cilantro.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, 1 carrot, extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentil Tomato 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.

Spicy Lentil Tomato Stew

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