30 Minuten
20 Minuten
The perfect comfort food for chilly days: A hot lentil stew – vegan, flavorful, and warming from the inside out!
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Instructions
Optional: Soak the lentils overnight in enough water to shorten the cooking time.
Meanwhile, stir the broth powder into 1 liter of water or use homemade vegetable broth.
Deglaze the vegetables with the broth.
Add the lentils (without soaking water), bay leaf, and lovage. Important: Do not salt yet!
Add salt and vinegar at the end, along with parsley or cumin if desired, and remove the bay leaf.
Recipe Note
For me, this vegan lentil stew is the best stew in the world! It’s flavorful, hearty, and super warming – the perfect comfort on chilly days. Plus, it’s so satisfying that cravings don’t stand a chance!
Lentil Soup 2.0: Vegan Lentil Stew
A warm, hearty lentil soup just like grandma used to make is always something special! This version is vegan, so everyone can enjoy it. A modern twist on traditional lentil stew.
While grandma may have used bacon and sausages, we’re keeping it meat-free. Spices add a bold flavor and smoked tofu delivers a tasty, smoky touch. Don’t like smoked tofu? Just use smoked paprika instead.
In vegan diets, lentils are real gamechangers. Brown lentils are often used in plant-based recipes – not just tasty but also incredibly nutritious, providing high-quality protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Lentil Stew – Vegan in Everyday Life
This lentil stew is quick and easy to make, perfect for a balanced dinner even on busy days. No time to chop? Let a blender do the job. You can also use canned lentils (just double the amount) to cut cooking time. Simply rinse and add them shortly before the vegetables are done.
This recipe is great for meal prep. Cook a large batch and enjoy it for several days. Tip: It tastes even better the next day!
Substitution Chart
Sometimes you want to cook a recipe but are missing ingredients – or don’t like a certain one. Here's a handy substitution list so you can adapt this vegan lentil stew to your preferences:
- Brown lentils → plate lentils, mountain lentils, green lentils, canned lentils
- Potatoes → sweet potatoes, pumpkin, parsnip
- Smoked tofu → soy sausages, vegan bacon bits, smoked paprika, or omit
- Celeriac → celery stalks, parsley root
- Carrots → parsnip, yellow carrots
- Onion → shallots, leeks, scallions
- Leek → scallions, shallots
- Garlic clove → wild garlic or omit
- Vegetable broth → miso paste, soy sauce, chicken broth
- Bay leaf → omit
- Vinegar → lemon juice, mustard
This lentil soup recipe is vegan, but feel free to add animal products if preferred!
FAQ
Help, my lentils aren’t getting soft!
There are a few reasons lentils stay firm – salt can slow softening, so add it later. Old lentils also need more time.
Is the lentil stew with potatoes healthy?
Yes! This vegan lentil stew is low in calories and packed with essential nutrients.
The vegetables turned out too soft.
If you prefer them firmer, pre-cook the lentils and add them later. Just reduce the water slightly!
How long does vegan lentil stew last?
It keeps for several days in the fridge and can be frozen for longer storage.
Is this lentil stew vegetarian?
Yes! It’s meat-free and fully vegetarian. Since no animal products are used, it’s 100% vegan too.
* Or 45–60 minutes if using unsoaked lentils.
