Description
A hearty and flavorful Sausage Lentil Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This soup combines the richness of Italian sausage with nutritious lentils and vegetables in a comforting broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large pot, cook sausage until browned; set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, spices, and cooked sausage. Simmer until lentils are tender.
- Finish Soup: Add kale/spinach, vinegar, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Add extra veggies like zucchini or bell pepper for variety.
- This soup tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
