Lenticchie (Italian Lentil-Sausage Stew)
An Italian tradition is to serve Lenticche at midnight on New Year's Eve, to bring good fortune. The lentils symbolize little coins. Italian dishes tend to be seasonal, so this is a tasty choice for late fall/early winter.
Be sure to serve this soup with crusty bread for mopping.
Crumble brown and drain sausage; set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain; set aside. Combine tomato sauce, chicken broth, seasonings and sausage in a soup kettle.
A yummy full bodied meal when served with crusty bread smothered with unsalted butter and a mixed green salad tossed with a vinaigrette dressing.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and bake sausage links for 25 minutes or until done. Cut the links in half (lengthwise) then cut them at an angle into 1/2 " slices. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook the onions until they are almost clear.
In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except ravioli; mix well and cover. Cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Before serving, increase heat to HIGH setting.
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