German Lentil & Sausage Stew

Hearty stew of brown lentils, smoked sausage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in thyme broth, finished with a splash of vinegar.

Ingredients

• 8 oz smoked turkey or pork sausage, sliced
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Slice smoked sausage; rinse lentils.
3. - Dice onion, carrots, and potatoes.
4. - Warm chicken broth; measure thyme and tomato paste.
5. - Keep vinegar ready for finish.
6. COOKING STEPS
7. 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven; brown sausage 3 min.
8. 2. Add onion and carrots; sauté 3 min. Stir in tomato paste 1 min to darken.
9. 3. Add lentils, potatoes, thyme, broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 35 min until lentils soft.
10. 4. Season with salt, pepper, and splash apple-cider vinegar for brightness.
11. 5. Ladle hearty stew into bowls; serve with rye bread.
12. (Active time ≈ 20 min | Total ≈ 45 min)

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