Cajun Lentil Stew Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 t. olive oil
6 oz. (1 link) spicy smoked sausage, diced (about 11/2 c.)
1 green bell pepper, cored seeded and diced (about 11/2 c.)
1 med. onion, diced (about 11/2c.)
2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 c.)
2 green onions, minced
1 (16 oz.) bag brown lentils, rinsed under cold running water
2 t. Cajun seasoning blend
10 c. water
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. thyme leaves1 t. salt
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Directions:In a large kettle, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, green pepper, onion, celery and green onion and cook over medium to medium low heat for 10-12 min. Vegetables should "sweat" not brown. adjust heat lower if vegetables start to brown.
Add lentils, Cajun seasoning blend, water, diced tomatoes,garlic powder thyme. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 11/2 hours, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary. Stir in salt. |
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Notes: This can also be cooked in the crock pot. Also good for using some of those lentils in your food storage.
A great quote from Lewis Carroll: "Beautiful soup! Who cares for fish, game, or any other dish? Who would not give all else for two pennyworth only of beautiful soup?"
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