Lentil, Kale & Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Pound Turkey Sausage, Either Hot or Mild
• 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, Peeled And Diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, Diced
• 2 Carrots, Peeled & Diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Minced
• 1 Chili Pepper, Minced (Optional)
• 1/3 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
• 4 Cups Homemade Broth (Either Chicken or Vegetable)
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 3/4 Cups Lentils
• 1 Bunch Tuscan Kale, Trimmed And Chopped
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the turkey sausage meat from its casings.

2. 2

   In a large stock pot, heat the oil,...: In a large stock pot, heat the oil, and add the sausage meat, and cook over medium heat breaking it up with a fork as it cooks.

3. 3

   Cook until it is no longer pink, then...: Cook until it is no longer pink, then add the onions, celery, and carrots, and cook for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and chili pepper if using...: Add the garlic and chili pepper if using and cook another couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, chicken broth, and...: Add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, chicken broth, and water and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat and add the kale and...: Reduce the heat and add the kale and lentils, and cook over low heat until both the kale and lentils are tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.

8. 8

   Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.

9. 9

   Serve warm in individual bowls with topping of...: Serve warm in individual bowls with topping of choice.