High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• •12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
• •1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •2 carrots, diced
• •2 celery stalks, diced
• •4 garlic cloves, minced
• •14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• •6 cups chicken broth
• •1 tsp dried thyme
• •to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove excess fat if needed.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, with crusty bread if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup?

High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup takes about 40 minutes total (10 minutes prep, 30 minutes cook time).

How many servings does High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup make?

This recipe makes 6 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What type of cuisine is High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup?

High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup is an Italian dish, typically served as a soup.

What are the main ingredients in High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup?

The key ingredients include italian sausage, casings removed, green lentils, rinsed, medium onion, diced, carrots, diced, celery stalks, diced, and 5 more ingredients.

Is High Protein Lentil and Sausage Soup suitable for special diets?

This recipe is High Protein.