ITALIAN SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP

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This makes the most awesome lentil soup. Great for the soon to come cold weather and goes together quickly.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves
8 baby carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
16 ounces lentils
salt and pepper
1 dash red pepper flakes
drizzle olive oil

Steps:

  • Place onion, celery, garlic and carrots in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Saute the veggies in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Remove sausage from casings and crumble.
  • Add sausage to vegetables and saute until no longer pink.
  • Rinse lentils and add to pot.
  • Add broth, water and seasonings and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring often.
  • If soup becomes too thick, add more broth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • When done, drizzle with olive oil, stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 781.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3, Protein 13.9

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