Lentil Soup with Kielbasa

1 lb. lentils, rinsed
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion diced small
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 carrot diced 1/4″
1 cup frozen chopped spinach
1/2 lb. smoked kielbasa diced 1/2″
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp. cumin
pinch chipotle red pepper
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
7 cups homemade chicken stock (can use canned!)
salt and pepper to taste

Over medium high heat, add olive oil to large pot. Add onions and carrots. Saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and stir to combine. Cook mixture an additional 2 minutes. Add cumin and stir to coat. To pot, add lentils, chicken stock, water, bay leaves, 1 tbsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

Add kale, kielbasa and tomatoes. Simmer covered an additional 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPRINGBOUND.