Sausage, Lentil, Kale and Butternut Squash Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 14
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped finely2 packs (approx 600 grams each) of mild italian sausages (I've used Freden brand), chopped into 1 inch pieces6 garlic cloves, chopped1 1/2 cup dried lentils (green or french lentils)2 litres of hot water5 cups diced butternut squash (approx 1 small squash)8 cups chopped fresh kale
Directions
In a soup pot over medium heat, stirring regularly:
* cook off all the sausage until at least partially cooked, then set sausage aside, leaving the fat in the pot
*saute the onions in the rendered pork fat until caramelized
* add in and lightly saute chopped garlic until soft
* add in dry lentils and the partially cooked sausage, stirring for a couple of minutes
* add hot water
* simmer covered for 20 minutes
* add in butternut squash and mix through, cooking for another 10 minutes (covered)
* add in chopped kale, mix through, and cook for another 10-15 minutes (covered).

Add more liquid as needed and to your preference.

Serving Size: 14 - 1+ cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 14
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 264.6
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.9 mg
  • Sodium: 380.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
  • Protein: 23.8 g

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