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Sausage and Lentil Soup

This Sausage and Lentil Soup is an easy, one pot dinner made with lentils, smoked sausages, vegetables all in a delicious herb broth with spinach your whole family will love. Hearty and healthy, this feeds a crowd and is perfect for family time dining.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 ribs of celery chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 14.5 oz chopped tomatoes with their juice
  • 1 cup French or brown lentils, (about 7 ounces dried, picked through and rinsed )
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lb fresh spinach (optional) (wash and clean sand)

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and brown on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
  2. Add carrots, celery, onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook several minutes more.
  3. Add tomatoes, lentils, beef broth, wine and seasonings. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Add spinach (optional), and cooked sausages and season to taste. Stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 976mg (41%) Potassium 814mg (23%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5384IU (108%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 976mg 41%
Potassium 814mg 17%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5384IU 108%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.