INA GARTEN'S LENTIL SAUSAGE SOUP

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Categories     Bean

Yield 8 - 10 4 qts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound French green lentils (recommended: du Puy)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving
4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)
4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Directions In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and drained lentils, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until the lentils are cooked through and tender. Check the seasonings. Add the kielbasa and red wine and simmer until the kielbasa is hot. Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan

Catalina Grepo
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This soup is easy to make.


Zipho Mfusi
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This soup is packed with flavor.


Marko Mhango
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Ali Syed Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Gina Tucker
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Dimakatso Ntokoane
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This soup is delicious and filling.


Mugisha Hamid
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This soup is a hit with my family.


Raona Zumwalt
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This soup is easy to make.


Deborah Rule
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This soup is packed with flavor.


Re Su Lim
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Samuel Ghunney
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Kaiah Samuel
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Chandramayni Chandra
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I love the combination of sausage and lentils in this soup.


Lata A
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This soup is delicious and filling.


Saad Alkhafagi
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit.


Valerie Hons
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.


Kimo Morrison
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover sausage.


RODI KHALAF
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This lentil sausage soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.