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Prep time
45 minutes
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Cook time
1 hour
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Makes
5 Quarts
Author Notes
This delicious comfort dish includes smoked Fullblood Wagyu kielbasa sausage, green lentils, onions, leeks, celery, red bell peppers, and garlic. It's topped with torn basil leaves and a dollop of Greek yogurt. This soup recipe is our favorite for warming up on a rainy day! —Double8Cattle
Ingredients
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1
PACKAGE Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Smoked Kielbasa (cut in half lengthwise and 1/4-inch-thick half moons)
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1
Large Sweet Onion (diced)
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1
Large Leek (cut in half lengthwise and diced)
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5
Garlic Cloves (minced)
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1
Large Red Bell Pepper (diced)
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3 quarts
Beef Stock
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2 cups
Green Lentils
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1/4 cup
Olive Oil
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Kosher Salt (to taste)
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2 tablespoons
Red Wine Vinegar or Hot Sauce
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1 teaspoon
Thyme
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4 ounces
Greek Yogurt
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3
Large Carrots (diced to 1/2 inch pieces)
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3
Stalks Celery (diced to 1/2 inch pieces)
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1 cup
Basil Leaves (plus additional for garnish)
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12 ounces
Tomato Paste
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Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Directions
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Tools -
Dutch Oven
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FIRST STEP
Pull the Fullblood Wagyu smoked kielbasa from the freezer, and place it in the refrigerator 24 hours before making this recipe.
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FINAL STEPS
Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Stir in the basil leaves until they’ve wilted.
Divide the Fullblood Wagyu kielbasa and lentil soup between bowls.
Garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt and torn basil leaves.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
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