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Our friend Lisa – The Domestic Life Stylist shares her delicious recipe that will be sure to warm you up during the cooler days ahead.

Depending on where you live, the temperatures have already started cooling down quite a bit. Before you know it, everyone will be walking around in winter coats. This type of weather is perfect for a hearty bowl of warm soup. This Slow Cooker Kale, Sausage and Lentil Soup lends itself to healthy and delicious eating. It’s comfort food that you can feel good about.

Simple all-natural ingredients make this a soup a tasty winner.

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils rinsed
2 chopped carrots
3 stalks chopped celery
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
14 oz kielbasa sausage sliced
1 bunch of kale
6 cups water may use chicken stock
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cracked pepper

Instructions

Place lentils at the bottom of slow cooker
Add vegetables, sausage, seasonings and spices
Add water/chicken stock
Stir well and cook on high heat for 4 hours
Once ready to serve, stir to get lentils at the bottom of slow cooker
Serve with crusty Italian bread

Notes

This recipe requires the use of a slow cooker. Prepare in the morning or early afternoon for a supper that is sure to please.

Slow Cooker Kale Sausage & Lentil Soup