Sherried Lentil Soup With Sausage and Croutons Recipe

Name: Sherried Lentil Soup With Sausage and Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely diced onion; ⅔ cup finely diced carrot; ⅓ cup finely diced celery; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups lentils, preferably French; 10 cups well-seasoned chicken stock, approximately; 2 thick slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed, diced; 1/2 pound kielbasa, in 1/2-inch dice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; Salt; 1/2 cup amontillado sherry

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely diced onion
⅔ cup finely diced carrot
⅓ cup finely diced celery
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups lentils, preferably French
10 cups well-seasoned chicken stock, approximately
2 thick slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed, diced
1/2 pound kielbasa, in 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt
1/2 cup amontillado sherry

1
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook over low heat until soft.
3
Stir in thyme and a generous grinding of pepper.
4
Add lentils and 8 cups stock.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
6
While lentils cook, heat remaining oil in a skillet.
7
Add bread and saute over medium heat until lightly browned and crispy.
8
Remove to a bowl.
9
Add kielbasa to pan and saute until lightly browned.
10
Place in bowl with croutons, add parsley and toss.
11
Set aside.
12
Puree lentils in a food processor in several batches, but do not allow to become perfectly smooth.
13
Return to pot and reheat.
14
If soup is too thick, add 1 cup or more of stock.
15
Season to taste with salt and stir in sherry.
16
Serve, topping each portion with kielbasa and crouton mixture.

1348

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

199

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup finely diced onion, ⅔ cup finely diced carrot, ⅓ cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Sherried Lentil Soup With Sausage and Croutons 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.

Sherried Lentil Soup With Sausage and Croutons

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