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Black Lentil Stew with Sausage and Kale

By Chef John • Stew • Cuisine?
4.78 Prep: 15m Cook: 50m
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, cubed
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) ring smoked garlic sausage, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ cups black lentils
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 bunches lacinato (dinosaur) kale
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025