This budget-friendly and protein-rich hearty lentil stew recipe is so flavorful, thanks to the delicious combination of vegetables, broth, lentils, tomato paste, and lots of sensational seasonings.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lentils, stew
Servings: 4
Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
1cupwhole green lentils
8cupschicken brothor vegetable broth
6ouncestomato paste
1bagvegetable soup mix12-ounce
1small onion, chopped
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1envelopeItalian dressing mix1-ounce
Instructions
Rinse lentils with water and then place them in a medium-sized stockpot. Add the broth and bring it just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender (about 15 minutes).
1 cup whole green lentils, 8 cups chicken broth
Add all other ingredients to the stockpot. Return to a boil, reduce heat again, and simmer until stew thickens (about 30 minutes), stirring from time to time.
6 ounces tomato paste, 1 bag vegetable soup mix, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 envelope Italian dressing mix