Lentil Soup With Kielbasa

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Originally my mother's recipe for lentil soup. I have tweaked it a bit through the years. It can easily be made with or without the kielbasa. This is a nice hearty soup for a cold winter night.

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Steps

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In large pot heat olive oil.

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Add crushed red pepper , onion , garlic , celery and carrots.

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Cook until vegetables are tender.

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Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.

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Add lentils and stir to combine.

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Add chicken broth , water , white wine , thyme , salt and pepper.

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Bring to boil.

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Cover , reduce heat , and simmer for 1 hour.

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Dice kielbasa into bit size pieces.

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Add kielbasa and cooked macaroni and simmer 5 minutes.

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Serve with generous amounts of pecorino on top.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, white onion, garlic cloves, celery rib, carrots, diced tomatoes, brown lentils, chicken broth, water, white wine, thyme, smoked kielbasa, italian pastina, pecorino romano cheese