Kielbasa And Lentil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 1 stalk celery (diced)
• 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 3 -4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb kielbasa (sliced 1/4-inch)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 1/4 cups dried lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in 4 quart saucepan over moderate heat.
• 2 brown meat for 5 minutes, remove and drain on paper towels.
• 3 remove all but 1 tablespoons of fat from pan.
• 4 saute carrots, onion, celery, garlic and parsley in same pan until onion and celery is tender.
• 5 add lentils, tomatoes, bay leaf, stock, water and meat; bring to a simmer.
• 6 reduce heat to low, partially cover and cook for 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• 7 season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaf.
• 8 serve with crusty bread and butter.