Lentil and Sausage Soup

Lentil and Sausage Soup

This hearty sausage and lentil soup is full of flavor. Sprinkle freshly grated Romano cheese over each bowl.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • ½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 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
  • ½ pound ditalini pasta (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Cook sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saut? until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. 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.

Step 2
Stir in pasta and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353
Calories
8g
Fat
50g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol17mg 6%
Sodium1009mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber16g 57%
Total Sugars5g
Protein19g
Vitamin C11mg 53%
Calcium80mg 6%
Iron6mg 36%
Potassium719mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database ? 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

source by allrecipe

Leave feedback about this

  • Rating