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Lentil soup with sausage

Lentil soup with sausage

Hearty lentil soup simmered with savory sausage, vegetables, and rich, comforting flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 274

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Extra Virgin
  • 1 Cup(s) Diced Onions - HEB
  • 4 medium Carrots (chopped)
  • 1 Cup(s) Chopped Celery - HEB
  • 3 leaves Kale (stems diced, leaves chopped)
  • 2 Tsp Chopped Garlic - HEB
  • 1 can (14 oz) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Coarse salt (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup Green lentils, raw
  • 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1/2 cup Parsley, Italian, fresh (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 6 cup Vegetable stock/broth

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, kale stems, cumin, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, lentils, vinegar, thyme, and broth. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Add the kale leaves and cook for 5 minutes, or until wilted.
  3. Serve topped with the parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Nutrient
Amount
Calories
274
Calories from fat
77
Calories from saturated fat
12.0
Total Fat
8.6 g
Saturated Fat
1.3 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
21.0 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
2400 mg
Potassium
782 mg
Total Carbohydrate
43 g
Dietary Fiber
10.4 g
Sugars
13.1 g
Protein
11.9 g
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