This cozy, nourishing stew feels like a reset after a few too many holiday feasts.
There’s a very specific moment this stew tends to enter our editor’s life: the week after the holidays, when the fridge is half full of odds and ends, the schedule snaps back into place, and the body is nagging that it needs a break from cheese boards and wine-fuelled late nights. If you’re anything like her, December was joyful, indulgent and delicious — and January calls for something a little quieter.
It’s a recipe that understands real life. It fits into busy weeks when there’s laundry to catch up on and inboxes to tame. It’s the meal you start earlier in the day and forget about — until the house starts to smell good and you remember that you already made dinner. It’s especially comforting in winter, when you want something hearty enough to satisfy but clean enough that you don’t feel groggy or bloated the next day.
This lentil stew is grounding without being heavy and generous without tipping into excess. Make a batch early in the week and return to it for easy lunches or low-effort dinners, delicious with nothing more than a slice of bread (sourdough is best).
The Detox crockpot lentil soup by Pinch of Yum has earned its place in our editor’s regular rotation for good reason. If you’re craving something that helps you feel a little more like yourself after a season of indulgence, we suggest bookmarking it and clicking through for the full recipe. Enjoy!