Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound spicy sausage (cases removed)
  • 2 cups lentils (rinsed)
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan, then add in the sausage. Brown the sausage while breaking it into smaller pieces. Place the sausage to the side.
  • In the same pan, heat the second tablespoon of olive oil and add the celery, carrot, and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground cumin, crushed red pepper, and garlic to the vegetables. Continue to stir until the spices are well mixed in, approximately 1 minute.
  • Transfer the sausage and the vegetables into a stockpot, then add the chicken stock and lentils. Stir occasionally over medium heat until the soup reaches a near boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer the soup, uncovered until the lentils are cooked and tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread.