Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 ½ quarts water, more if needed
• 1 pound lentils (about 2 1/3 cups)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 ½ cups drained canned diced tomatoes (one 15-ounce can)
• ½ pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage
• 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 teaspoons dried summer savory, or 1/4 cup chopped fresh savory
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, dried savory, if using, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and c...

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