Sausage, Lentil and Kale Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add celery and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add lentils, broth, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a rapid simmer, partially cover, and cook until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
6. Add kale and season with salt.
7. Return soup to a rapid simmer, cover, and cook until kale wilts, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, stir in red-wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.