Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
a 2 1/2-inch piece smoked kielbasa, sliced thin |
1 teaspoon vegetable oil if necessary |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 small onion, sliced thin |
1/2 cup lentils, picked over |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 1/2 cups chicken broth |
1/2 small bunch kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves sliced thin (about 2 cups) |
1 tablespoon balsamic or red-wine vinegar |
Directions:
1. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan brown sausage over moderate heat and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. If there is more than 1 teaspoon fat in pan pour off excess; if there is less, add enough oil to measure 1 teaspoon fat. Cook garlic, stirring, until golden. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened.
2. Add lentils, water, broth, and sausage and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Add kale and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
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