Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup

Robust soup combining tender lentils, Italian sausage, and vegetables in a savory tomato broth. A filling comfort dish perfect for cool weather.

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 35 min

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sausage
• 1.5 cups lentils dried
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes canned
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups carrots sliced
• 1 cup celery diced
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 2 cups spinach fresh

Instructions

1. Brown italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. About 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add lentils, diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, and italian seasoning. Stir well.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Stir in cooked sausage and fresh spinach. Simmer 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. The soup will thicken as it sits.

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