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Lentil Stew

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
4.2 from 36 votes
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/3 cup onion, diced

  • 3 large carrots, diced

  • 1 1/2 cups dry lentils

  • 1/2-1 cup diced small russet potato

  • 3 oz tomato paste

  • 2 chicken bullion cubes

  • 7 cups water

  • 1/2 tbsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

  • Optional: fresh Parmesan cheese for the end

Directions

  • Look through remove any imperfect lentils, rinse the lentils in cold water using a mesh strainer. Set to the side.
  • To a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add in the olive oil, once hot add in the carrots and onion let cook for 3-4 minutes. Now add in the remaining ingredients except for the fresh spinach. Stir well. Bring up to a boil then turn the heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  • Once tender stir in the fresh spinach let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Optional: top with fresh Parmesan cheese. Enjoy

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Bonnie Johansen says:

    This one was just ok for me I like the other lentil soup you have better

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