Description
This hearty lentil stew is thick and satisfying with warm, earthy flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil, ghee or grass fed butter, or bacon fat would be good here if you like it
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 chipotle chili pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 celeriac or potato peeled and chopped into 1/2” dice, about ¾ pound*
- 1 turnip, peeled and chopped into 1/2” dice
- 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2 “ dice (4 carrots)
- 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch dice (3 parsnips)
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 bunch hearty greens trimmed and sliced very thin (kale, mustard greens, collards), about 5 cups
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- extra virgin olive oil, to serve
- Balsamic vinegar, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil, ghee or other fat in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery, cook until fragrant and translucent, 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in lentils, chicken stock, chipotle pepper, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until lentils are beginning to get tender.
- Stir in celeriac, turnips, carrots, and parsnips. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, more stirring occasionally until vegetables are just cooked.
- Turn off the heat, and stir in the greens. Cover and allow the greens to wilt in the residual heat of the lentils for about 5 minutes.
- Add apple cider vinegar.
- Taste to adjust salt.
- Serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Notes
If your digestive system is sensitive… SOAK YOU LENTILS. Pour the lentils into a large mixing bowl, cover with warm water by 2 inches, and stir in vinegar. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and leave in a warm spot in the kitchen for 8 to 12 hours. Drain the lentils and rinse well.
If using potatoes choose red potatoes or gold potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Seasonal, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free