St. John's - Healthy Soup Options
By: Import User
Updated: January 15, 2009
Smoked Sausage-Lentil Soup
1-1/2 cup leeks, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
7 cups water
1-1/4 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 oz. cooked smoked sausage links, turkey, cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1. In a Dutch oven, cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add onion; cook until golden brown. Add sausage, carrots and leeks; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add water, lentils, salt, fennel seed and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add red wine vinegar. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
