Sausage Lentil Soup Delight Recipe
A hearty and flavorful soup made with sweet Italian sausage, lentils, and vegetables. This recipe serves 6 people and is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- optional fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, lentils, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality chicken broth and fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.