Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage

15m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Ready In

Recipe: #12882

June 28, 2014



"Wholesome winter soup. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 2010)"

Original is 8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (310.5 g)
  • Calories 464.5
  • Total Fat - 20.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 32.9 mg
  • Sodium - 916.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 46.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 20.5 g
  • Sugars - 5.3 g
  • Protein - 23.4 g
  • Calcium - 93.6 mg
  • Iron - 5.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 16 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.7 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat add the oil and then cook the sausage until browned (5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a bowl.

Step 2

Stir in vegetables (onion - celery) and Italian seasoning, cooking until vegetables are soft (8-10 minutes).

Step 3

Stir in lentils and broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender (20-30 minutes).

Step 4

Stir in sausage and cook another 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted (3-5 minutes).

Tips


No special items needed.

10 Reviews

Luvcookn

Wonderful soup! Love the parsnips, great addition to your lentil soup. I did use a meat alternative hot Italian sausage and a splash of lemon juice to finish. Very comforting soup on these cold wintry days! Thank you for sharing another keeper Ellie! Made for Billboard Recipe Tag.

5.0

review by:
(10 Jan 2023)

Daily Inspiration

Excellent lentil soup. I made a couple of changes (just our preference) -- I removed the sausage from the casings and browned it and I didn't have the parsnips. I added all of the other ingredients and it was so delicious and a great comfort meal last night.

5.0

(12 Jan 2021)

ForeverMama

What a hearty, comfy soup! I almost wished that we didn't have such sunny weather today, as it is a perfect cold-weather soup. But, no fear, it was very well enjoyed, sun or not! The veggies with the addition of the sausage made for a well-rounded flavor. I formed the sausage into meatball shapes (removed the casing) and because the sausage didn't contain fennel, which I love in my Italian sausage, I added a bit of fennel to the soup. To our bowls, some of us added shredded parmesan which was yum! Thank you, ellie for sharing. Made it for Billboard Tag.

5.0

review by:
(15 May 2020)

breezermom

I used hot Italian sausage because I like a little heat. I didn't have parsnips so doubled the carrots. Turned out delicious and filling on a rainy night. Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(29 Jan 2018)

ArleneG

Very good soup! I used hot Italian sausage to give it more pizazz and it did that! Crusty bread went so good with it heated in the oven and slathered with butter.

5.0

review by:
(19 Jan 2016)

dienia b

great soup

5.0

review by:
(30 Dec 2015)

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