Robust Lentil Soup, a La " Athens Market"

Submitted by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

"There is an absolutely wonderful Greek Restaurant in downtown San Diego called "Athens Market." This is my rendition of the Lentil Soup served there."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh sage (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 lb fully cooked smoked link sausage, diagonally sliced
• fresh parsley, snipped

directions

1. Rinse and drain lentils.
2. Combine lentils, water, green pepper, carrot, onion, bouillon granules, sage, ground red pepper and garlic in a Dutch oven.
3. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
4. When vegetables and lentils are tender, stir in sausage and continue to heat until ready for service.
5. Serve soup into warmed bowls and garnish with snipped parsley.