Lentil Sausage Soup (Vegetarian)

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil3 medium yellow onions, diced1 tsp ground cumin2 tsp kosher saltground pepper to taste2-4 sprigs of fresh thyme4 carrots, peeled and sliced4 celery stalks, sliced3-5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tomato paste12 cups vegetable broth 1 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over2 medium russet potatoes cubed (we leave skins on)1 package Tofurkey bratwurst, sliced or diced. We browned it first, but you don't need to2 tbsp red wine
Directions
The recipe we used didn't specify a # of servings, but we are estimating 12 at 1 cup each

In large stockpot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions, cumin, salt, pepper and thyme and cook until onions are translucent, about 10-15mins

Add carrots,celery, garlic and saute for about 8 mins. Stir around the tomato paste to cook it off for a couple of minutes.

Pour in the broth and the lentils. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Remove lid and simmer for about 25-30mins, until lentils are just tender.

Add cubed potato and simmer for 5-10mins before adding the sausage and red wine. Simmer and additional 5-10mins or until potatoes are cooked and sausage is heated thru. Pick out the thyme sprigs.

Ladle into bowls. Top with grated parmesan if desired.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LABBIELOVE.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 232.1
  • Total Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 807.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

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