Harvest Lentil Stew

Harvest Stew

Lentil, Sweet Potato and Apple Stew

Ingredients  

• 2 cups lentils
•  4 cups water
•  8 cups vegetable broth
•  1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1-2  tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks (we don’t always use the celery)
• 2 sweet potatoes peeled chopped into 1 inch chunks
• 2-3 small yellow squash cut into chunks
• 2-3 Granny smith apples – peel, core and cut into chunks
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Preparation:

Stir together all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

serve with bread…

This easily serves my family – usually with enough leftovers for the next night!