Lentil Soup with Kielbasa

Name: Lentil Soup with Kielbasa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 12+ hearty servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 3 carrots, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, large, diced; 1 pkg kielbasa, diced; 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 8 c beef stock; 1 lb lentils, dry, rinsed; 1 can(s) crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1 1/2 - 3 tsp balsamic vinegar (takes it from a good soup to a wonderful soup..don't skip it); 1 tsp pepper; salt to taste

By Kim Cleaves
@KC2633

I make this every New Years Day. According to Italian tradition, lentils symbolize wealth and good fortune in the coming year..."Fiesta di San Silvestro"

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Serves:

12+ hearty servings

Prep:

1 Hr

Cook:

2 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 Tbsp

olive oil
3

carrots, diced
3

celery stalks, diced
4

garlic cloves, minced
1

onion, large, diced
1 pkg

kielbasa, diced
1 lb

bacon, cooked and crumbled
8 c

beef stock
1 lb

lentils, dry, rinsed
1 can(s)

crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
1 tsp

italian seasoning
1 1/2 - 3 tsp

balsamic vinegar (takes it from a good soup to a wonderful soup..don't skip it)
1 tsp

pepper
·

salt to taste
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How to Make Lentil Soup with Kielbasa

Step-by-Step

Heat olive oil. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
Add remaining ingredients except for the balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil.
Turn heat down and simmer covered until lentils are cooked through and carrots are tender. If the soup gets too thick add a cup of water or stock. I always use stock.
Turn off heat, add balsamic vinegar and stir in well.
Serve with french bread and butter. Enjoy!!