How long does it take to make Legume Soup and Stew?

Red lentils cook 45 minutes to an hour, until they fall apart; finish with lemon.

1 hrTotal

16 minActive time

45 minSetting

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat	3 min
2	Add the onion and fry 5–8 minutes, stirring now and then	6 min
3	Add the legumes and stock and bring to a boil	5 min
4	Turn down the heat and simmer with the lid slightly open 45 minutes	45 min
5	Season with salt and black pepper, taste and adjust	1 min

How to Tell It's Done

until the onion is soft and translucent and starts to turn golden at the edges
until the legumes is tender

Tips

Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.

Common Mistakes

A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.

More Ways

Soak white beans overnight and cook about an hour and a quarter, until tender, and only then add them to the sauce.

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