{"id":1848,"date":"2022-01-14T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T16:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=1848"},"modified":"2022-04-12T14:11:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T21:11:58","slug":"lentil-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/lentil-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Lentil Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This hearty lentil stew <\/strong>is perfect for a chilly winter evening. French lentils give the stew body, while root vegetables and lightly wilted leafy greens finish the stew. Plenty of good broth gives the stew a boost of protein, and it's excellent served with a hunk of crusty sourdough bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lentil stew is a type of thick soup made with lentils. Versions of the dish are popular throughout the world. In European recipes, lentil stew often includes vegetables and a form of cured pork such as bacon or ham, while in Southwest Asian recipes, spices, such as turmeric or ginger, are a common addition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this version, we combine lentils with winter root vegetables, leafy greens, broth, and bacon which gives the stew a deep savory note. It's a lighter stew and an excellent alternative to heavier options such as beef and bacon stew<\/a> or even mushroom stew<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What's in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Root vegetables and lentils make the bulk of this stew, with leafy greens added at the very end. If you're lucky, you'll be able to find most of the ingredients at your local farmers market in autumn or winter; however, any well-stocked grocer should sell the ingredients that make up the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n