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Lentil and Kielbasa Soup in a bowl
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Lentil and Kielbasa Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked lentils
  • 1 lb kielbasa sausage quartered and diced
  • 5 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 small onions diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 8 stalks celery sliced
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, thyme, tarragon, and cumin until vegetables are tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken stock, red wine, and bay leaf. Stir well. Add lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow soup to gently simmer for an hour. Add sausage and simmer for an additional half hour. Serve and top with grated Parmesan cheese.