INGREDIENTS

  • 8 oz (227 g) lentils
  • 6 oz (170 g) smoked bacon
  • 1 Tbsp (17 g) tomato paste
  • 2½ C (592 g) low sodium beef broth
  • 2 med carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 med onion, diced
  • 2 med leeks, white and pale green parts only, diced
  • 1 lg white potato, diced
  • ¼ C (10 g) parsley, chopped
  • 3 precooked smoked sausages, sliced
  • Apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the German Lentil & Sausage Stew
  • Clean and rinse lentils and place in a medium saucepan with bacon, tomato paste and broth. Add water to generously cover lentils; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender but still intact. Add carrots, onion, leeks and potato; simmer 20 minutes more. Remove bacon, dice and return to soup. Add parsley, sausage, vinegar, salt and pepper and serve hot.

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