Lentil Sausage Soup

Name: Lentil Sausage Soup
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 710 milliliters diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots); 6 carrots, unpeeled and halved; 710 milliliters diced celery (8 stalks); 4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds; 7 kilograms chickens; 454 grams French green lentils (recommended: du Puy); 20 sprigs fresh dill; 20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley; 15 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise; 2 large cloves tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 454 grams kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick; 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 2 Tbsps kosher salt; 946 milliliters chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks); 59 milliliters olive oil, plus extra for serving; 3 larges onions, unpeeled and quartered; 10 servings Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving; 4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional; 59 milliliters tomato paste; 2 Tbsps dry red wine or red wine vinegar; 946 milliliters diced yellow onions (3 large)

Lentil Sausage Soup is a gluten free recipe with 10 servings. This recipe covers 72% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 160g of protein, 130g of fat, and a total of 2099 calories. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. If you have parmesan, green lentils, ground cumin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a pricey main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours.

Instructions

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

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Lentils

Water

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Bowl

Drain.

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.

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Vegetable

Olive Oil

Garlic

Onion

Pepper

Cumin

Leek

Thyme

Salt

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Pot

Add the celery and carrots and saute for another 10 minutes.

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Carrot

Celery

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.

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Chicken Stock

Tomato Paste

Seasoning

Lentils

Add the kielbasa and red wine and simmer until the kielbasa is hot.

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Kielbasa

Red Wine

Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

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Olive Oil

Parmesan

Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.

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Peppercorns