Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup
Description
This comforting lentil, kale, and Italian sausage soup, with just a hint of garam masala, is great for cold winter days.
Ingredients
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 bunch kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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4 medium carrots, diced
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1 medium onion, diced
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9 cups water
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1 1/3 cups lentils, rinsed
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
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1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Add kale stems, carrots, and onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Stir tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, garam masala, thyme, dill, tarragon, and salt into the pot. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Toss in kale leaves and let wilt, about 5 minutes.