Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Name: Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 mediums carrots, finely chopped; 2 ribs celery ribs, finely chopped; 6 servings Accompaniment: croutons; 946 milliliters 1/2 pound escarole, chopped packed); 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided; 454 grams sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces; 312 grams 2/3 cups lentils , rinsed well; 828 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 1 liters water

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 544 calories, 28g of protein, and 30g of fat each. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. Head to the store and pick up sausage links, carrots, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Simmer lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, and half of garlic in a 4-quart pot, uncovered, 12 minutes.

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Meanwhile, heat oil in a wide heavy 5- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown sausage, about 7 minutes.

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Transfer sausage with a slotted spoon to a bowl.

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Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, carrots, celery, remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

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Add sausage and lentils with cooking liquid and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

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Stir in escarole and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar to taste and season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.

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Servings:

2mediums

carrots, finely chopped 2ribs

celery ribs, finely chopped 6servings

Accompaniment: croutons 946milliliters

1/2 pound escarole, chopped packed)4

garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided 454grams

sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces 312grams

2/3 cups lentils , rinsed well 828milliliters

reduced-sodium chicken broth 2Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 1medium

onion, finely chopped 1Tbsp

red-wine vinegar 2Tbsps

tomato paste 1

Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf 1liters

water

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. You could try Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 85 dollars per bottle.