By chefmichaelsmith Main Dish, Soup North American Slow-cooking
July 17, 2015
This classic stew relies on two kitchen basics: the earthy flavour of lentils and the ease of your slow cooker. Just pile all the ingredients into the works and walk away for the day. When you return you’ll be rewarded with a delicious hearty meal!
5 Minutes
6 Hours
6 Hours 5 Minutes
Kitchen Tip: Feel free to try other vegetables in this stew – any root vegetable can be added. A wide variety of herbs will also taste good: thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, basil, tarragon, and even spices like curry all work well. © Chef Michael Smith
1 roasting chicken cut into 10 pieces, (2 wings, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs and 4 breast halves) or a large package of any chicken parts
2 carrots, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped or 2 baking potatoes
4 cloves of garlic, minced
A handful of freshly chopped mushrooms
1 cup (250 mL) of lentils, green, black Beluga, or French Du Puy
5 cups (1.25 L) of water
1 teaspoon (5 mL) of salt
½ teaspoon (2 mL) of freshly ground pepper
1 – 2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon (5 mL) rosemary or thyme, freshly chopped
1 cup (250 mL) of frozen peas
1 cup (250 mL) of frozen corn