LENTIL AND RICE SOUP WITH SAUSAGE (LOW FAT)

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This is a flavorful soup with wonderful texture from 1000 Lowfat Recipes by Terry Blonder Golson. Just a touch of sausage adds a lot of flavor.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, diced
2 ounces sweet sausage, chopped
8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups beef stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup crouton (garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot over low heat.
  • Saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrot and sausage.
  • Continue to cook till the onions are soft and golden.
  • add the broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the lentils and rice and cook, covered, for about 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
  • Add the salt, pepper and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve garnished with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 909.5, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 12.8

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