Smoky Lentil Stew with Leeks and Potatoes (vegan)
This Smoky Lentil Stew with Leeks and Potatoes (vegan) will be your new favorite stew recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 stalks celery - finely chopped
- 2 leeks - separated from green stalks and finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves - minced
- 4 cups diced potatoes - from 3-4 red potatoes
- ½ cup basil - finely chopped
- ½ cup brown lentils
- ½ cup farro
- 4-6 cups vegetable broth adjust to your thickness preference, I used 5 cups
- ½ cup marinara sauce could subbed crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- juice from ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke this gives the smoky flavor
- 1-2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add garlic, leeks and celery. Cook for about 8 minutes or until veggies have started to get translucent.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
- Let cool and dig in.
Notes
This makes 3-4 servings of stew, depending on how hungry you are.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 16gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 2306mgPotassium: 1273mgFiber: 20gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2652IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 7mg
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