lentil soup with sausage and spinach

Name: LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 2 large leeks, washed & chopped (green tops also); 4 - uncooked sweet italian sausages links, thinly sliced or chopped; 4 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can(s) 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes (undrained) dei fratelli brand; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes (undrained) - del monte brand, with flavors of basil, garlic, & oregano; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning (no salt/no msg) tones brand; 1-1/2 cup(s) lentils, rinsed & drained; 6 ounce(s) baby spinach (1 bag); 1/2 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese; - fresh basil leaves

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Marge Taggart

The Villages, FL

Updated on May 16, 2016

An easy to make and easy to love homemade soup. The savory flavors blend very well - delicious!! Recipe courtesy of PUBLIX stores. (This recipe was slightly modified)

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 9 - 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 large leeks, washed & chopped (green tops also)
4 - uncooked sweet italian sausages links, thinly sliced or chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes (undrained) dei fratelli brand
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained) - del monte brand, with flavors of basil, garlic, & oregano
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (no salt/no msg) tones brand
1-1/2 cup lentils, rinsed & drained
6 ounces baby spinach (1 bag)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves

How To Make lentil soup with sausage and spinach

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and leeks; cook and stir 5 minutes or just until tender. Add sausage slices or chopped and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sausage starts to brown.

Step 2

Add chicken broth, both cans of tomatoes (crushed & diced), Italian seasoning, and lentils to the saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 35 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.
Step 3

Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese just before serving. To serve, top with fresh basil.
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