Black Lentil Stew with Sausage and Kale
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 large carrot, cubed
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1 rib celery, chopped
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1 (12 ounce) ring smoked garlic sausage, sliced
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1 bay leaf
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1 ½ cups black lentils
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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2 bunches lacinato (dinosaur) kale
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1 large tomato, diced
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2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste