Everyone needs a few hearty stew recipes in their cooking repertoire. This is a Hearty Vegan Lentil Stew that has stick-to-your-ribs character. This is a vegan recipe that is hearty enough for carnivores!
Being the mom of vegan can have it's challenges...
Especially when everyone else in the house is omnivorous.
I am always looking for vegan recipes that will make carnivores happy too!
I usually try to cook a recipe that I can either adapt to be vegan or a vegan recipe that I can adapt to be more carnivorous.
This hearty lentil and farro stew is 'meaty' enough to satisfy everyone in my house.
I use two different types of lentils, red lentils, and black beluga lentils and also farro.
Farro is a hearty ancient grain. When cooked in a soup it has a chewy texture similar to bulgar wheat.
The farro gives this stew a wonderful texture.
I also like using the farro because, unlike rice, it holds up to being reheated as leftovers. Rice always gets mushy after you've left in the fridge for a few days. Farro does not. This stew also has a curry flavor that is warming and comforting.
I think you will agree that this stew is a true crowd-pleaser for everyone in your house.
Usually, I suggest a vegan substitutions for a recipe.
But, for this recipe, I will suggest a carnivorous one.
Adding about a pound of chopped chicken or ground lamb makes this dish truly carnivore friendly. You can also boost the nutrition by adding kale or spinach - for a nice serving of dark greens.
Other Soup Recipes
- Easy Turkey Soup Recipe
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Smoky Black Bean Soup with Ham
- Split Pea Soup Recipe
- Classic Potato Soup Recipe
- Beef Stew
- Firehouse Chili
- Vietnamese Pho Tai
- Homemade Bone Broth
- Dumpling Noodle Soup
- Classic Gazpacho Recipe
- Vegan Lentil Stew
Lentil and Farro Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots diced
- 2 cups celery diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 cup of beluga caviar lentils
- 1 cup of farro
- 2 - 32 oz containers of vegetable broth
- 4 cups of water
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Carnivore Adaptation
- ground lamb
- chicken breast or thighs
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large soup pot.
- Add carrots, celery and onions. Saute until tender and fragrant. (About 5 min)
- Add lentils and farro.
- Add stock, water and the spices.
- Bring everything to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes or until farro is tender.
Loved this, Laura! Very versatile - now that one child has proclaimed herself vegetarian while the rest of us remain omnivores 🙂
Thank you so much Kimber! I appreciate the review. It's awesome to hear that everyone in your family loved this recipe. It definitely makes cooking easier when everyone has smiles on!!!
Beyond delicious and loving this lentil stew! Simple to make, flavorful, and good for you!