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Some dishes don\u2019t to be fancy \u2014 they just need to be warm, filling, and delicious. That\u2019s exactly what this classic vegan lentil stew with smoked tofu<\/strong> delivers. Hearty, comforting, and wonderfully simple \u2014 just like the traditional version, only completely plant-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the colder months, my husband has one very clear request: lentil stew<\/strong>. And not occasionally \u2014 more like once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So this winter there was\u2026 a lot of lentil stew happening in our kitchen. From my sauerkraut version<\/a> to slightly more experimental, spice-heavy interpretations and everything else you can make with brown lentils and their relatives. But in the end, the classic version always won<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Direct quote from him: And now you get to try it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This healthy vegan lentil stew with potatoes and smoked tofu<\/strong> is the ultimate comfort food: warming, satisfying, and proof that plant-based cooking doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n See recipe card for quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making vegan lentil soup from scratch is surprisingly easy<\/strong> \u2014 and tastes so much better than anything from a can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I recommend prepping everything first<\/strong>: chop the vegetables and have all ingredients ready before you start cooking. (Chefs call this mise en place<\/em>, which basically means \u201cfuture you will thank you.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that\u2019s it \u2014 a classic vegan lentil stew even my German grandma would approve of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve it with a slice of rustic bread<\/strong>, or just enjoy it straight from the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like most stews, this lentil potato stew tastes even better the next day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also freezes beautifully. I like freezing it in silicone molds or single tupperware containers<\/strong>, so I always have a quick meal ready when life gets busy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Here are a few ways to customize the recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, absolutely! The stew freezes very well and keeps for several months in the freezer. If you\u2019re cooking for one, I recommend freezing it in individual portions, for example in silicone molds. That way you can easily thaw a single serving whenever you need it.<\/p> <\/div> I wouldn\u2019t recommend it. Red lentils cook very soft and tend to fall apart. Brown lentils are ideal because they hold their shape while cooking.<\/p> <\/div> Yes, but the smoked tofu adds a lot of smoky, savory flavor. If you prefer, you can substitute (store-bought) vegan sausages instead.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n If you love hearty plant-based soups and stews, try these next:<\/p>\n\n\n I hope you\u2019ll give this smoky vegan lentil stew recipe a try. If you love this recipe, be sure to leave a comment, rate the recipe and tag me on\u00a0instagram<\/a>\u00a0(#veggiejam<\/strong>) with your recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n
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