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.

Being the mom of vegan can have it’s challenges…

…especially when everyone else in the house is omnivorous. I am always looking for recipes that can satisfy both camps. 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 faro 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 – which is a hearty ancient grain.

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 substitution, 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.

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Lentil and Farro Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Laura

A rich hearty vegan stew that will warm your belly when the weather is cold. 

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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.

Course Light Fare, Soup

Cuisine Bowl, Clean Eating, Comfort Food

Notes

Carnivore Adaptation: Add about a pound of your choice of meat. Brown along with onions and garlic. 

Add more water if you would like the soup less thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5475IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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