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Sausage, Kale & Lentil Soup




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 qts chicken stock
  
• 1 can petit cut tomatoes
  
• 1 white onion, chopped
  
• 2 carrots, chopped
  
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
  
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  
• 1 T dried thyme
  
• 4 Italian sausage links
  
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  
• 1 small bunch kale, chopped
  
• 2 T tomato paste
  
• kosher salt & pepper
  
• 1 small bag dried lentils (red or green)
  
• (optional) garnish of fresh parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. In a large pot, add about 1 T olive oil to medium high heat.
   
2. Add the celery, onion and carrots and saute until tender (2-3 minutes).
   
3. Season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste.
   
4. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds.
   
5. Add the dried thyme, stir and set aside.
   
6. Add a little more olive oil to the empty pot. Remove the sausage from the casing and cook until no longer pink. Add the cayenne pepper, unless you bought spicy Italian sausage.
   
7. Return the cooked vegetables to the pot and add tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
   
8. Add the chicken stock and rinsed lentils and bring to a simmer.
   
9. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
   
10. Add the chopped kale and cook for 1-2 minutes (the kale will lose it's bright green color after cooking for a while).
    
11. Taste and add more salt if needed.