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Lentil Stew

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"My mother is from Seville, Spain and made this for us growing up. It is great in the winter and when you are sick." — Michele

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

7 medium potatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound Polish sausage, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Place the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and sausage in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes.
Stir lentils into the pot. Add more water if necessary to just cover all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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I spent a semester studying in Seville, Spain, and the woman I lived with made sopa de lentejas almost every week. I wanted to try my hand at a lentil soup, and this recipe brought back tops of memories from my days in Spain! A previous reviewer was correct in saying the soup needed a few more hours, so that the lentils would get tender and the flavors would mixed. I transfered the soup to a crock pot, let it stew for a few hours, and it turned out great!

—Kristie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 11, 2008

The flavor was really good (better leftover) but the cooking time is off. I think this should be cooked for 3-4 hours because the lentils were really not done after 20minutes. Plus then the flavors could really mix in

—k337823

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45 Ratings

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Dec 28, 2004

This was great! Hearty and easy - everything goes in one pot. Even better the next day.

—SOUTHERNCOOK2

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Sep 25, 2008

Really good recipe and defintely better the next day. The only change I made was to add an additional can of tomato sauce & some Italian seasoning, just to give it a bit more flavor. My son is a picky eater and he loved it. My husband wasnt fond of the lentils (there are quite a lot) so when I make it again, I would probably do half as many lentils & maybe add some carrots. Thanks for the delicious recipe :)

—lazychef

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Mar 14, 2007

This stew turned out wonderfully! I used Turkey Kielbasa to make it a little lighter and the sausage flavour was infused throughout. Will definitely make again!

—Emma

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Mar 04, 2009

My fiancee is from Spain and though this recipe is quite different then his mom's it still deserves 5 stars. So delicious! I prepare it almost exactly as stated in the recipe except I double the onions out of personal preference. As other reviewers have noted, the recipe requires about an hour of simmering in order to get the lentils soft throughout. It's become a regular in our household and though it requires a bit of time to cook, it requires very little prep time or babysitting.

—Jollypop

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Jan 18, 2008

This recipe makes a large pot of thick stew. If you don't like lentils don't try it. Keeps well. The sausage really adds a ton of flavor. I did omit the onion (picky eaters). I'll be making this soup again sometime this winter:) Thanks for posting.

—Mary Elizabeth

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Jun 20, 2007

I loved this soup. I wasn't quite sure how to use lentils but I thought this was a great start. Thank you!

—AMYYY

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Nutrition

Calories
347 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
44.7 g
14%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
11.4 g
17%

Fiber
10.8 g
43%

Protein
17 g
34%

Sodium
476 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lentil Stew

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 347
Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g 17 %
Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 476mg 19 %
Potassium 1061mg 30 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.7g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 10.8g 43 %
Protein 17g 34 %
** Sugars 4.9g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 53 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 61 %
** Thiamin 46 %
** Niacin 43 %
** Vitamin B6 39 %
** Magnesium 25 %
** Folate 106 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.