Sunday Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 500 ml chicken stock
• 1 (400 g) can peeled/diced tomatoes
• 1 (400 g) pack lentils
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tbsp ground paprika
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• As needed salt and pepper
• As needed extra virgin olive oil
• As needed fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

1. Over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil in a pot until soft and fragrant.
2. Put in the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper and tomato paste, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Bring to a boil after adding the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves and chicken stock.
4. Once boiling, turn the heat down, cover with the lid and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.
5. Finish with an olive-oil drizzle and fresh parsley, and serve with bread to enjoy.