Easy Lentil Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 garlic cloves, minced.
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2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and chopped.
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1 onion, finely diced.
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2 large carrots, peeled and sliced.
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2 sticks of celery, sliced thin.
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2 cups of rinsed green lentils.
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8 cups of vegetable or chicken stock.
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2 tablespoons of butter.
# Instructions:
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Warm butter in a big pan. Toss in carrots, celery, garlic, onion, and potatoes. Let 'em soften for about 5 minutes.
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Pour in your broth and lentils. Sprinkle in salt and pepper. Bring it to a light simmer.
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Simmer on low for 45 minutes. Stir it every so often to prevent sticking. Veggies should be soft by now.
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If you'd like it thicker, mix 2 tablespoons of cornflour with a splash of water and stir into your soup.
# Notes:
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Blend part of the soup to make it creamier.
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Got time? Soak your lentils for 2 hours first.
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Want more taste? Add a bay leaf or some thyme.