Warm up with a hearty bowl of Lentil and Sausage Soup, a comforting blend of Italian sausage, wholesome lentils, and aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection.
Author:Munch Twist
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:60 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:No bake
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
1 cup dried lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a pot, brown the sliced Italian sausage until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, and chopped celery until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add dried lentils, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until flavors meld together.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.