Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe
A hearty and nutritious Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup featuring tender turkey sausage, earthy lentils, fresh kale, and a flavorful mix of herbs simmered in a savory tomato and chicken broth base. Perfect for a comforting, protein-packed meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 5 oz kale, chopped
Meat
- 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage (about 2 large links), casings removed
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds, crushed
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup dried brown lentils
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they begin to brown, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release its aroma.
- Cook sausage: Remove the turkey sausage from the casings and crumble it into the pot with the vegetables. Cook while stirring and breaking up the sausage for about 5 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in the kosher salt, ground pepper, dried oregano, and crushed fennel seeds. Stir and sauté the mixture for 1 minute to toast the herbs and spices.
- Add liquids and main ingredients: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and low sodium chicken stock. Bring the soup to a boil. Then add the chopped kale and dried brown lentils to the pot and ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the stockpot. Let the soup simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and add additional salt, oregano, or fennel seeds as desired. Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe doubles nicely and freezes well for convenient meal prep.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
Keywords: Italian sausage soup, lentil soup, healthy soup, turkey sausage, kale soup, one pot meal
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