Sausage and Lentil Soup
Another great idea from my friends at Smithfield and me. Happy Eatin.
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Ingredients
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1 pound sliced Smithfield Smoked Sausage
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1 cup Smithfield Deli Thin Cooked Ham, shredded
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, diced
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2 medium carrots, cubed
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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2 cloves garlic, minced (chopped)
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6 - 8 cups chicken stock
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One 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes, crushed
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1/2 pound dried lentils (1 1/4 cups)
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12 large fresh spinach leaves, cut into small pieces
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Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage and place on a platter. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from pan. Reheat drippings and add ham, onion, green pepper, carrot and spices to the saucepan. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, lentils and sliced sausage. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours. As soup cooks, skim off fat that rises to the top. After 2 hours turn off heat and discard bay leaf. Add salt, pepper and spinach let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Recipe and photo by Smithfield.
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