Sausage and Lentil Soup
I really love lentils. They are so tasty, versatile, and filling. They combine nicely with almost any ingredient. Here I have added sausage, perhaps an unlikely combination, but, believe me, this is a very delicious soup you will enjoy serving over and over again!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup celery leaves and tender inside parts
- ½ pound chorizo or other sausage, formed in ½-inch balls
- 1 pound dry lentils, soaked overnight and rinsed
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 large carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 packed cup kale, spine removed and chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1-½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- green onion, sliced (optional)
- sour cream or plain yoguart (optional)
Instructions
- On medium heat in a large skillet, heat olive oil and add onion, garlic, and celery. Saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Add sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Add lentils, chicken broth, carrots, kale, black pepper, and coriander (wait to add salt when lentils are tender).
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until tender and flavors have melded nicely. Add salt and taste for desired doneness.
- Top with green onions and/or sour cream or plain yogurt. This is optional, but really adds a nice flavor to the soup.
- Serve with salad and crusty bread!
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1853mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4325IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 6mg