🍁 Daily Chuckwagon RecipeRustic Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew 🥔🥕

Rustic Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew 🥔🥕

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed

• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Garnish: fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

2. Stir in sweet potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, broth, paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 35–40 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or sour cream.

🥖 Delicious with cornbread or crusty bread — a perfect cozy fall meal!