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Lentil Sausage Soup

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A hearty and flavorful soup featuring lentils, kielbasa sausage, vegetables, and spices simmered in chicken stock with a touch of red wine vinegar and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place lentils in a large bowl and cover with boiling water by 2 inches; let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and leeks and sauté for 15 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add garlic, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add celery and carrots; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils; bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, adding kielbasa after 30 minutes.
  7. Stir in red wine vinegar; adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Soaking the lentils before cooking helps reduce cooking time and improves texture. Adding the sausage halfway through cooking prevents it from overcooking and keeps it flavorful. Finish with Parmesan and olive oil for richness.

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