Reindeer Wurst in Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Reindeer Wurst in Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound reindeer sausage (kielbasa can be substituted); 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, then minced; 3 large sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 3 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cups lentils, picked over to remove any stones or impurities and rinsed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound reindeer sausage (kielbasa can be substituted)
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, then minced
3 large sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems
8 cups water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 cups lentils, picked over to remove any stones or impurities and rinsed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan and brown sausage for 5 or 10 minutes to allow the meat to firm up.
2
Remove to a utility platter until cool enough to handle.
3
To the same pan add onion, garlic and thyme leaves and saute until the onion becomes translucent.
4
Stir in 8 cups water and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
5
Add carrots and lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the lentils begin to soften.
6
While the lentils are cooking, slice the sausage into 1/4-inch slices.
7
Add them to the pot of lentils and simmer until the meat is cooked through, about 15 more minutes.
8
Season soup with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Serve drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound reindeer sausage (kielbasa can be substituted), 1 large onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, then minced, and more.

Yes, Reindeer Wurst in Lentil 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.

Reindeer Wurst in Lentil Soup

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