Carrabba's Sausage and Lentil Soup
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Carrabba's Sausage and Lentil Soup
Description
The recipe for Carrabba's Sausage and Lentil Soup starts by gently sautéing a classic base of diced onion, carrots, garlic, and celery in butter or olive oil until the onions become translucent. Italian sausage is then browned in this mixture, enriching the broth with its savory juices. Chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and brown lentils are added to create a well-rounded soup. The mixture is simmered covered for about an hour to allow the lentils to tenderize fully and the flavors to meld.
The resulting soup has a hearty and somewhat rustic texture from the cooked lentils and crumbled sausage, with underlying aromatic notes from the vegetable base and Italian seasoning. The combination of tomato adds brightness, balancing the richness of the sausage and broth.
This soup works well as a standalone meal due to its protein and vegetable content, making it a good option to prepare for lunches or dinners when a comforting, filling dish is desired. It can be paired with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal. During cooking, additional water can be added if too much liquid evaporates to maintain the desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion white, diced
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 48 ounces chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 1 cup brown lentils
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions, carrots, garlic, and celery with the salt in either butter or olive oil until the onions are translucent.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess oil from the pot.
- Add the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, and brown lentils.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for about 1 hour. You may want to add some additional water if too much evaporates during the cooking process.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 594mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1375IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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