"Hearty, smoky, savory smoked lentil soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound Italian style bulk sausage (not in casings), broken up into quarter sized pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 slices of bacon, diced
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1/2 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
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1 carrot, diced (about 1/4 cup)
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1 celery stick, diced
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2 cloves garlic, diced
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1/2 cup red wine
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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15 sprigs of thyme, wrapped in kitchen string
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1 bay leaf
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6 cups chicken stock
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1 cup green lentils
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Salt and Pepper to taste