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Classic Italian Sausage Lentil Stew with Tomatoes and Kale
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Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it softens. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 5 minutes until it wilts. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

If the stew thickens too much after sitting, add a splash of broth when reheating. Kale added at the end keeps its bright color and texture, so avoid cooking it longer than needed. Mild sausage works well for family meals while spicy sausage gives more heat without extra seasonings.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large pot, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups