Categories Soup/Stew Tomato Side Stew Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Fall Winter
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven, combine lentils, water, onion, half the garlic, and bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add salt to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes, until lentils are cooked through but still have some texture. They should not be mushy. Taste and adjust salt. Using tongs, remove onion and bouquet garni. Meanwhile, make tomato sauce in a separate pan. Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic. When it smells fragrant but before it browns, after about 30 seconds of sizzling, add tomatoes and stir together. Add sugar, salt, and basil sprigs and turn heat to medium-high so tomatoes come to a brisk simmer. Turn heat down to medium and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down to thick, fragrant sauce, about 20 minutes. Remove basil sprigs. If using unpeeled tomatoes and a food mill, put sauce through fine blade of the mill. Add tomato sauce to lentils, stir together, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. The mixture should be fairly thick, a stew rather than a soup. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in slivered basil. Serve in wide bowls and sprinkle Parmesan over each serving if desired.
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Lipi Lipi
[email protected]This was a delicious stew! I loved the combination of lentils and tomatoes. I also added some chopped spinach and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dmdezi miller
[email protected]This stew was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think it needed more sugar or honey to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
Lujain
[email protected]This was a really good stew! I made a few changes, such as adding some chopped carrots and celery, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!
Jose Henriquez
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this stew. The lentils were hearty and the tomatoes were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Cameron Blow
[email protected]This stew was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.
SharoSundu Sharoz
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water. I'll have to try it again.
Muhammad Raza Khan
[email protected]This stew was delicious! I loved the combination of lentils and tomatoes. I also added some chopped spinach and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jojo Jolar
[email protected]This was a really disappointing stew. The lentils were mushy and the tomatoes were bland. I wouldn't recommend it.
Sagil's Ramblings
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day. I served it with some rice and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Baitullah Khatir
[email protected]This stew was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of heat. I would recommend it to others who enjoy spicy food.
Farzana Fari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The tomatoes and spices helped to balance out the flavor of the lentils. I would definitely make this again.
Isabel Fuentes
[email protected]Overall, this was a good stew. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would recommend it to others.
Alaphat Kats com
[email protected]This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices or herbs. I also found the lentils to be a bit overcooked.
malak stars
[email protected]This was a really easy and delicious stew to make. I made a few minor changes, such as adding some chopped carrots and celery, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!
Edozie Smart
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The stew had a nice balance of flavors and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a hit with the whole family.
Mskg 123
[email protected]This stew was an absolute delight! The lentils and tomatoes came together perfectly, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. I especially loved the addition of the spices, which gave the stew a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again