Ina Garten'S Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe

Name: Ina Garten'S Lentil Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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Directions
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In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
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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

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Ina Garten'S Lentil Sausage Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ina Garten'S Lentil Sausage Soup

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