PERSIAN LENTIL STEW
My mom's lentil stew always comforted me as a child so this is a recipe close to my heart. Earlier this week my husband told me he was craving it so I made my own version of the soup. I tweaked the recipe by adding some herbs and spices not traditionally used in this dish (paprika, red pepper flakes, and red onion). This stew is great for a winter evening or in the summertime served with some tangy yogurt. Enjoy!
Provided by Persian Spice Elevator
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 2h21m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until lightly golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in paprika, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and pepper. Add lentils and olive oil; cook and stir until lentils are coated with oil, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour beef broth into the Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Simmer, adding boiling water as lentils absorb the broth to maintain a stew consistency, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach, lime juice, green onions, and beef bouillon cubes. Continue simmering until lentils are soft, about 1 hour.
- Serve stew topped with spoonfuls of yogurt and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1385.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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jared tom
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The lentils were so tender and flavorful.
Tina Flores
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and really delicious. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Shonjib Sing
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this stew was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making this again.
Busa Thwala
[email protected]This stew was delicious and easy to make. The perfect comfort food for a cold night.
MT Ndonga
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The lentils were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zubayar Hossoin
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and really delicious. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kids Drawing
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this stew was surprisingly good! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the spices were well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dena Barton
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's a great vegan option that's also really affordable.
Mark Birty
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I used red lentils and it turned out great. The stew was hearty and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
BigBoos BigBoos
[email protected]This stew was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the dried limes. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.
Md Montasir2
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I'm so glad I did! The lentils were so tender and flavorful, and the combination of spices and vegetables was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sandra Gregory
[email protected]This Persian lentil stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with the perfect balance of spices. The lentils were cooked to perfection, and the combination of vegetables and herbs created a hearty and satisfying dish.