Lentil And Spicy Sausage Soup

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Inspired by a lentil sausage soup enjoyed in northern arizona at a restaurant named the red raven". it isn't quite there. will need to sample again. They giggled when i asked for the recipe. a yummy meal in itself. serve with warm bread."

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Steps

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Cook the spicy italian sausage completely through and drain and rinse under hot water in a metal colander.

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Set aside.

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Finely chop carrots , celery and onion in a food processor all at once.

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Transfer to a sauce pan with oil and saut , still crisp.

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Add chicken stock paste to sauce pan and 1 cup of water.

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Stir until the paste is completely dissolved.

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Add the rest of the water , the lentils and the sausage to the vegetables.

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Add the italian seasoning , nutmeg and pepper.

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Simmer for 30 minutes , or until the lentils are tender.

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Spoon a third of the soup and the mixed sprouts into a food processor and blend just to a consistent texture.

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Add back to the sauce pan and simmer another 5 to 10 minutes.

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Serve hot and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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baby carrots, celery rib, yellow onion, olive oil, green lentils, water, chicken stock paste, italian pork sausage, mixed sprouts, nutmeg, italian spices, fresh ground pepper