Maella

Sausage Leek & Lentil Soup


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This is like a great big hug in a bowl.

Yield4 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick saucepan with a lid

  2. 2

    Slice the skins of the sausages and pull out the meat, discarding the skins.

  3. 3

    Tear each sausage into 8-10 small pieces and drop them in the oil.

  4. 4

    Fry for 3 minutes, moving them around the pan so they don't stick.

  5. 5

    Add the leeks and fry for 3 minutes until soft.

  6. 6

    Stir in the flour and fry for 1 minute, stirring until it disappears.

  7. 7

    Slowly add the stock a little at a time, stirring continuously and bringing it to the boil before adding more.

  8. 8

    Add the milk, oregano, lentils.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Divide between 4 bowls and serve with buttered bread.