Kielbasa And Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
1/4 cup parsley (minced)
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
3 -4 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb kielbasa (sliced 1/4-inch)
1 onion (diced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 1/4 cups dried lentils
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in 4 quart saucepan over moderate heat.
Brown meat for 5 minutes, remove and drain on paper towels.
Remove all but 1 tablespoons of fat from pan.
Saute carrots, onion, celery, garlic and parsley in same pan until onion and celery is tender.
Add lentils, tomatoes, bay leaf, stock, water and meat; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and cook for 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaf.
Serve with crusty bread and butter.