Lentil Stew With Smoked Turkey And Sweet Potatoes
This hearty and flavorful stew is a delightful blend of smoked turkey, lentils, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, all simmered together in a fragrant broth. Each spoonful is a comforting harmony of savory and earthy notes, perfect for cozying up on a chilly day. Enjoy the rich aroma and delicious warmth that this stew brings to your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 3 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb. smoked turkey leg, deboned, skinned and diced (about 2 cups meat)
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 1 1/4 lb. orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 bunch kale or chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and celery and sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add 2 tsp. of the thyme and cook, stirring, until the onion is brown, about 4 minutes. Add the broth, turkey and lentils. Cover, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and simmer until almost tender, about 12 minutes. Add the kale and simmer until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season the stew with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp. thyme. Ladle the stew into warmed bowls and serve immediately. Serves 6.
- <b>Quick tips:</b> The recipe makes a big pot of stew, and the flavors improve each time it is reheated. If it gets too thick, thin the stew with a little water. Smoked turkey can be replaced with smoked sausage, such as chicken or pork andouille or kielbasa. Or, for a meatless version, omit the turkey and use vegetable broth. Extra smoked turkey can be used as a sandwich filling, with saut&#233;ed potatoes, or as an addition to macaroni and cheese.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Weeknight Fresh &amp; Fast,</i> by Kristine Kidd (Williams-Sonoma, 2011).
Yield
Serves 6.
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