Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and chopped )
  • 4 ribs of celery (chopped )
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped )
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 14.5 oz chopped tomatoes (with their juice)
  • 1 cup French or brown lentils, ((about 7 ounces dried, picked through and rinsed ))
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp dried thyme ((or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped))
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lb fresh spinach (optional) ((wash and clean sand))

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and brown on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add carrots, celery, onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook several minutes more.
  • Add tomatoes, lentils, beef broth, wine and seasonings. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add spinach (optional), and cooked sausages and season to taste. Stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.