Chef Colleen's Lentil Stew With Sausage And Bitter Greens

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage with fennel seed, bulk mild (cooked-3 cups)

Spray Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups white onion, chopped into small dice (1 medium onion)

3/4 cup carrots, chopped into small dice

3/4 cup celery, chopped into small dice

3 garlic cloves, whole medium-sized

2 stems of fresh thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (substitute

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 cups lentils, washed and sorted

4 cups unsalted chicken stock

4 cups water

2 large fresh bay leaves (substitute 4 large dry bay leaves)

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 cups escarole, cut julienne (into thin strips)

Additional salt and pepper for seasoning

Pecorino Romano cheese, garnish (not included in nutritional info)

Created By Colleen Covey 11/08/2011

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