Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Soup
A hearty gluten free soup full of flavor and nutrients.
Servings: 6 People
Cost: 8.00
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Italian Sausage - mild, hot, or sweet
- ¾ Cup Brown Lentils
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 Stalks of celery chopped
- 3-4 Cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 ½ tsp Dried Thyme or 1 Tbs Fresh Thyme
- 6 or 7 Large Kale Leaves, stemmed and chopped
- 1 Handful Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 8-10 Cups Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a Tablespoon or so of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
- Brown sausage.
- Add Onion, Carrots, Celery and sauté for 4 or 5 minutes
- Add garlic and stir
- Add Bay Leaf, Dried Thyme, Salt and Pepper and sauté for a minute or so more
- Add Broth and bring a to a boil.
- Add Lentils, bring back to a boil, then reduce to simmer
- Cook until lentils are just about tender (20-30mins)
- Remove Bay Leaf.
- Add chopped Kale and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften Kale
- Add Parsley and additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Enjoy!