Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 12 pork sausage links
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 2 cups basil, chopped
  • 1 12 cups brown lentils
  • 3 cups canned chicken broth
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons creme fraiche

Method

  • Heat the oil over a medium-high heat in a large saute pan (preferably non-stick) with a lid and saute the pancetta until it is browned.
  • Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add the onions to the pan and saute until it has softened but is not brown.
  • Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl containing the pancetta.
  • Reduce to a medium heat, add the sausages to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Return the pancetta and onions to the pan.
  • Add the garlic, mushrooms, basil and lentils to the pan and mix well.
  • Add the consomme, turn to a medium-high heat and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce to a medium heat, add the white wine, cover with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add the baby spinach leaves.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in the creme fraiche.
  • Serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread rolls.