Cotechino With Lentils And Broccoli Rabe Recipe

• 3 stalk celery, halved crosswise
• 1 lrg Carrot, halved crosswise
• 1 lrg Leek, well rinsed, halved lengthwise, and crosswise
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1 sprg fresh thyme
• 6 c. Water
• 3 c. Dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 tsp Salt
• 3 c. Chicken broth
• 1 1/2 lb Cotechino, Or possibly
• 1 1/2 lb Garlic sausage
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, minced
• 1/2 tsp Grnd black pepper
• 2 bn Broccoli rabe, woody stems removed
• 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x Clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper

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