Sausage and Lentil Soup
This hearty sausage and lentil soup is perfect for chilly evenings, combining savory sausage and wholesome lentils with a medley of vegetables for a comforting dish that will warm you up.
Equipment
- medium stockpot
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients:
- 1 pound Ground Mild Italian Sausage
- 1 large Zucchini diced
- 1 cup White Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Carrots diced
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 2 tsp Fresh Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
- 1 pound Brown Lentils
- 6 cups Beef or Vegetable Stock
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
- 2 tsp Avocado Oil
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons of avocado oil over medium-high warmth. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until it's browned.
- Toss in the diced onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, minced garlic, and tomato paste alongside the herbs like oregano, thyme, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the veggies soften and the sausage is cooked thoroughly.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable stock along with the lentils and bay leaves. Give it a good stir to combine everything nicely.
- Cover the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Let it bubble for about 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional Parmesan cheese, and enjoy the warmth of this delicious soup with some crusty bread on the side!