Lentil Stew

Lentil Stew

Lately I have been really craving a hearty stew made with lots of veggies and legumes.  This only takes an hour to simmer, or you can leave it on the stove for two or three hours.  Something about this combination of ingredients is very tummy friendly and satisfying without oils, onions or meat.

Ingredients:
1 cup Bob's Red Mill Vegi Soup Mix
3 cups of water
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon Bragg 24 Herb Sprinkle
1 clove garlic, minced

Simmer for at least 45 minutes, or up to 2 hours.  Then add fresh vegetables :

1 cup diced carrots
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 potato, peeled and diced

Simmer another 15 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are fork tender.  Add remaining vegetables and soy curls (optional):
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
1 cup broccoli coleslaw slivers or shredded cabbage
1/2 cup soy curls torn into bite size pieces
black pepper to taste
Additional water to maintain a nice soupy consistency.

Simmer for just 5 minutes or so and turn off the heat.  Serve immediately with a dollop of non-dairy sour cream and some nutritional yeast sprinkle or let sit for up to an hour and then serve (the flavors will blend and it won't burn your mouth so much).

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