Simple Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup lentils(paid link)
• 6 cup vegetable broth(paid link)
• 1 medium onion(paid link)
• 2 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 2 medium carrots(paid link)
• 2 medium celery stalks(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried thyme(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the carrots, and dice the celery.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

   5 min

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

   25 min

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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