NOPAs leek onion sausage soup
so i first had this soup for my birthday at NOPA. since then ive been making a version of it at home. i dont put lentils in mine, mainly because i dont think it adds much, but i havent tried so maybe one day i will try. I have tried putting orzo in it, which makes it super stew-y and thick and hearty.

Ingredients:

2 onions (dice)

2 leeks (wash thoroughly and dice)

chicken broth (homemade or from the can)

ground italian sausage

parmesean rinds

first saute the onions and leeks together. also brown the sausage. sometimes i get lazy and put the sausage in with the onions and leeks. not sure if that makes a difference. after it cooks together a while, then i add in the broth and parm rinds. you can add as much parm rinds as you like. it gives the soup a cheesy flavor without making it thick.