Lentil Soup With Kielbasa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery rib, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 lb brown lentils
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup smoked kielbasa
1/2 cup Italian pastina, pasta-cooked as directed
1 cup pecorino romano cheese, cheese- grated

Preparation

In large pot heat olive oil.
Add crushed red pepper, onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
Add lentils and stir to combine.
Add chicken broth, water, white wine, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
Dice kielbasa into bit size pieces. Add kielbasa and cooked macaroni and simmer 5 minutes.
Serve with generous amounts of pecorino on top.