Epicurean Diva | Sausage With Ancho Chile Butter and Lentils

Ingredients

• 27 Oct
• 1 “quartered” medium onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 fresh “tied-up” bouquet garni (made with thyme sprig, parsley sprig & bay leaf)
• 1 “finely chopped” large onion
• 1 pound lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 3 medium tomatoes (peeled, seeded & finely chopped)
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 pounds sausages (hot or sweet or a combination)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon “finely chopped” fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 2 “crushed” large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon “finely chopped” fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
• ½ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup Ancho Chile Butter