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Lentil Kielbasa and Garlic Stew




Source of Recipe


MWL


List of Ingredients




LENTIL, KIELBASA AND GARLIC STEW
From: Good Housekeeping
Recipe courtesy ltlphyl
Yield: 20 cups (10 servings)

With freeze-now, serve-later dishes, you can give your family a comfy meal on even the busiest weeknight. Turkey kielbasa adds flavor and lean protein to this fragrant stew.

2 Tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 pound(s) turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound(s) carrots, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
4 medium stalks celery, sliced
5 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
6 cup(s) water
2 can(s) (14- to 14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth
2 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) diced tomatoes
1-1/2 bag(s) (16-ounce) lentils, picked over and rinsed
Celery leaves for garnish



Recipe




• In 8-quart saucepot, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium until hot. Add half of kielbasa and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining kielbasa and 2 teaspoons oil.
• In same pot, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil on medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are golden, stirring often. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
• Add water, broth, tomatoes, and lentils to pot; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in kielbasa; heat through. Spoon half of stew into serving bowls; garnish with celery leaves. Spoon remaining into freezer-safe containers (see Thawing and Reheating Tips).
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Tips & Techniques....
Tip: Sort through dry lentils to remove any small stones or shriveled pieces, then rinse to remove any grit.

To reheat after thawing....
• Top of range: In covered saucepan, heat to boiling on medium, about 35 minutes, stirring often.
• Microwave oven: Heat, covered, on Low (30 percent) 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, then on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once.