Easy Lentil Stew - HormonesBalance.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb or 450g brown lentils
• 4 large carrots, chopped
• 4 medium celery sticks, chopped
• 3 small yellow potatoes (skip if following Thyroid-GAPS diet)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 4 teaspoons dry thyme
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, roasted and ground
• 3 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 lemon, juice
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups or 500g chicken stock or veggie broth
• ⅔ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup parsley, chopped