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French Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting lentil stew made with rich and dense flavors, reminiscent of traditional French cuisine.
⏱50 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentils
- ●2 medium carrots
- ●2 stalks celery
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 sprigs thyme
- ●2 leaves bay leaves
- ●1 cup red wine
- ●4 cups vegetable broth
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lentils, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the red wine and cook until the liquid is almost completely reduced, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 8
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.