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Lentil and Italian Sausage Soup

Lentil and Sausage Soup

★★★★★

5 from 26 reviews
  • Author: Kyndra Holley
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Servings 1x

Description

There is just something so inviting about a piping hot bowl of this Lentil and Italian Sausage Soup. In my opinion, lentils are so underrated and underused in recipes. This easy soup recipe is loaded with aromatic veggies and alliums - carrots, celery, leek, onion, garlic, and spinach, making for a hearty, nutrient packed soup. The cream and parmesan cheese as a silky richness to the broth, while the dijon mustard and red wine vinegar add the perfect amount of acidity, taking the flavor to the next level. This is sure to become your fall and winter comfort food favorite. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils
  • 1 cup spinach, packed
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small leek, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 rib celery, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat slow cooker on low setting.Thoroughly rinse lentils, and add to slow cooker with chicken stock.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in olive oil and butter.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage from pan, reserving drippings. Add the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
  4. Add spinach, carrots, onions, garlic, leek, celery and a little salt and black pepper to the pan. Sauté vegetables over medium heat until tender. About 10 minutes.
  5. Add sauteed vegetables to the slow cooker and mix in.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar. Cover and allow to cook on low 6-8 hours.

Notes

net carbs per serving: 11.9g

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Soup Recipes
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 330
  • Fat: 24.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 13.3g

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Find it online: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/lentil-and-italian-sausage-soup/