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