Lentil Stew
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Hearty, healthy and delicious, you will love this low calorie, thick homemade lentil stew for an easy and inexpensive lunch or dinner!
Category:
Dinner, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
lentil stew
Servings: 8 servings
Calories Per Serving: 151 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion , chopped
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1/3 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 large chicken bouillon cube (can omit if making this vegetarian)
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 celery stalks , chopped small
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Dried parsley (OPTIONAL-to sprinkle on stew as a garnish before serving)
Instructions
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In a large soup pot, cook the chopped onion in olive oil until onions have softened (3-4 minutes).
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Add 5 cups water, rinsed lentils, brown rice, and crumbled chicken bouillon cube.
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Add the rest of the ingredients.
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Bring soup mixture to a full boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
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Continue to cook the stew for 45-50 minutes (covered) on low, stirring occasionally. Uncover the stew the last 10 minutes of cooking time.(*If you want the stew to have more broth, simply add in another cup of water during the last 10 minutes of cooking time).
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Taste. Season with additional salt/pepper, if desired.
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Ladle the hot stew into serving bowls. Sprinkle with dried parsley (optional).
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Serve with some good crusty bread, and ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 151
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 588mg26%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 5440IU109%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.