Lentil, Orzo, and Sausage Stew

Lentil, Orzo, and Sausage Stew
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 497.6
  • Total Fat: 8.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.0 mg
  • Sodium: 954.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 75.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 20.8 g
  • Protein: 31.5 g

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Introduction

This a hardy stew for those cold winter mornings that will provide you with lots of protein and fiber to face the day! This a hardy stew for those cold winter mornings that will provide you with lots of protein and fiber to face the day!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Step 1
    1 lb. sweet Italian turkey sausage (links or ground)
    1 Tbsp. olive oil

    Step 2
    1 large onion, chopped
    3 topless celery stalks, finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced

    Step 3
    8 cups water
    2 cups low sodium chicken broth
    16 oz. dry lentils, rinsed
    3 large carrots, peeled, sliced
    2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
    1 Tbsp. garlic powder
    1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
    2 bay leaves
    ½ tsp. dried oregano
    ¼ tsp. dried thyme
    ¼ tsp. dried basil
    1 tsp. salt, or to taste
    ½ tsp. black pepper

    Step 4
    12 oz. dry Orzo (AKA Ditalini Pasta)

Directions

Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot and cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.

Step 2
Add onion, celery and chopped garlic, and sauté until tender and translucent.

Step 3
Add the water and chicken broth. Stir in lentils, carrot, and tomatoes. Add garlic powder, parsley, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender (1 to 2 hours).

Step 4
Stir in pasta, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.


Serving Size: Makes 8 two cup servings