Italian Sausage Lentil Soup
About the Recipe
This is my personal favorite recipe! If I could get my family on board, we would eat this every night! What a Power house of nutrition in a one pot meal! The best part! If you can chop veggies, and brown sausage, you will be a master for this dish!
Ingredients
1/2 lb sausage (Italian sausage is yummiest, but not necessary)
1 1/2 cup lentils
1c kale/spinach
1 onion, diced
2 lg carrots, grated (about 2 cups)
3 cloves garlic. minced
1 tomato, cubed
2 c water
4 c chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tsp basil
1 tsp parsley
Preparation
Step 1
In a large stockpot, add a touch of cooking oil of choice, and sauté the garlic and onion. then brown and chop the sausage.
Step 2
Add all other prepared ingredients EXCEPT the kale/spinach and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally for 40 mins or until lentils and potatoes are tender.
Step 4
Remove from heat and mix in kale/spinach.
Serve when cooled enough and enjoy!