"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Chicken and Andouille Sausage with Kale Soup

4 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 large Onion, small dice
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Celery ribs, small dice
2 small Carrots, small dice
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
3 Andouille Sausage,
1 Chicken Breast, skinless, boneless, cut into small chunks
2 Cups Kale, sliced thinly, shredded
1/2 C. lentils
1 Bay leaf
5 C. Chicken Stock
3 Tbsp. Parsley, fine chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Place large soup pot over med-high heat.  Add 2 Tbsp. oil and bring to a shimmer (hot), add sausage and cook until brown and fully cooked 8-10 minutes.  Remove and reserve warm.  Add 2 Tbsp. of oil and heat until hot.  Add chicken and cook until golden brown, and fully cooked 8-10 minutes.  Remove and reserve with sausage.  Add onions, carrots, and celery cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.  Add garlic, cook 1-2 minutes, add tomatoes with juice.  With a wooden spoon gently rub bottom of pot to loosen brown bits.  Cook for 4-5 minutes reducing some of the liquid.  Add lentils, kale, bay leaf, and stock.  Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat and simmer.  Slice sausage into bite sized pieces and add with chicken to soup.  Simmer for 30 minutes until kale and lentils are tender.  Remove bay leaf, add parsley and correct seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.   Serve with a crusty piece of french baguette and enjoy!

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