"Warm up with a big bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs stew that’s chock-full of chopped smoked sausage, hearty veggies and tender lentils. It’s terrific with oven-fresh baked bread. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
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3/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
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1 celery rib, sliced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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5 cups beef broth
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1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
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1 cup canned diced tomatoes
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
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Shredded Romano cheese