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Sausage and Lentil Stew Recipe

Italian · Main course · 60 min total

A hearty, comforting stew with Italian sausage and earthy lentils, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in lentils, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
5. Return sausage to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened.
6. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Tips

• Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the stew thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth when reheating.
• For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.

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