Dying To Try

For quite a while now I've been wanting to try lentils, but didn't know in what capacity. I've seen them used in so many different recipes in so many different ways I just couldn't narrow it down. And when I cook with an ingredient for the first time I really try to make sure it is just the right recipe so we give the "newbie" a completely fair chance to be liked. Enter my friend and her soup recipe. She had posted on Facebook that this was a new recipe for her too, and her entire family, including small sons enjoyed it. I don't think you can get a better review than that! Plus, it was done completely in the Crock-Pot which always scores bonus points with me. And it was a soup, with "regular" soup players such as onion, carrot, celery, garlic~ all a good basis for helping a new ingredient shine, but still be familiar. Lastly, it contained sausage. Enough said. Pork fat makes everything better!! This reminded me a lot of my Split Pea Soup, but with different flavors and textures. But I tell you this b/c if you've tried that recipe and love it, than I'm going to guess you'll enjoy this as much as we did.  I'm so glad I waited for just the right recipe to introduce lentils into our food family. If there is something you've been wanting to try, but need a great recipe, ask your friends! They just might have one you've been looking for the whole time, and didn't even know it!

Lentil Sausage Soup
1 (16oz) package dry lentils, rinsed and drained (DO NOT SOAK)
2 lbs. kielbasa, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14.5oz) cans beef broth
3 c. water
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Combine all ingredients except cheese in Crock-Pot. Stir well to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6-7. Stir before serving. Garnish individual portions w/ Parmesan.

Shared on Lady Behind The Curtain May 23, 2012
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