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Lentil and Sausage Soup

Lentil and Sausage Soup

Cost $15, save $25

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  • 185 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥓 ½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
    • 🥬 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
    • 🥕 1 cup shredded carrot
    • 🧄 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • Legumes

    • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed

  • Liquid and Broth

    • 💧 8 cups water
    • 🍲 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
    • 🍅 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • Spices and Herbs

    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • 2 large bay leaves

  • Pasta

    • ½ pound ditalini pasta (Optional)

STEPS

1

Cook sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in water, chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, carrot, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

3

Stir in pasta and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

353

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 50
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 For a vegetarian version, substitute Italian sausage with plant-based sausage.If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of water slightly.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.Sprinkle freshly grated Romano cheese or Parmesan to enhance the flavor.