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Russian Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting stew originating from Russia, made with earthy lentils and a blend of spices.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup dried lentils
- ●1 medium, chopped onionsuch as yellow or white
- ●2 medium, peeled and chopped carrot
- ●2 stalks, chopped celery
- ●1 cup sliced mushroom
- ●4 cups earthy broth
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the lentils, broth, flour, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- 6
Season the stew with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.