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Hungarian Lentil Stew

Ingredients

Directions

If desired, soak lentils overnight.
This step may be skipped but it makes the lentils more digestible.
Place a large (5-6 quart) saucepan over medium-low heat, add oil and onions and saute onions until tender, about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and paprika, and saute about another minute.
Add lentils, 7 cups of water and bay leaves.
Increase heat to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 50 minutes.
Add water as needed if mixture seems too thick.
In a small bowl combine sour cream (not low fat), flour and milk.
When lentils are tender add this mixture to the pot.
Simmer 2-3 minutes.
Add salt, brown sugar, mustard and lemon juice.