ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3 tbsp olive oil
1-1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage( If you prefer you can use hot Italian sausage)
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound baby carrots, peeled and slice into coins
2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
2 1/2 tsps dried italian seasonings
1 pound brown lentils
4 quarts chicken broth or stock
8-16 oz baby spinach or chopped baby kale( I use 16 oz- we love greens)

Steps:

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, stirring ocasionally about 7-10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper lined plate. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to pot. Add onions carrots, parsnips, celery and italian seasonings, cook until onion is translucent and vegetables are starting to soften, stirring often, about 7-10 minutes. Add lentils and stir to coat. Add Chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are tender. Stirring occasionally. You can add up to another quart of chicken broth if you like a thinner soup 2. Add sausage and simmer soup until vegetables are tender 10 -15 minutes Season with slat and pepper. Stir in Spinach or Kale, Cook until wilted 3. Serve with Crusty Bread. Can dust the soup bowls with parmesan cheese NOTE: Freezes well