Spinach and Sausage Lentil Soup

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During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by all, including my picky 6-year-old.

Spinach and Sausage Lentil Soup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 45 min.
YIELD: 6 servings (2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups fresh spinach (about 4 ounces)
  • Crumbled goat cheese, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain.
  • 2. Stir in lentils, beans, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.
  • 3. Remove from heat; stir in spinach until wilted. If desired, serve with goat cheese.

    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 390 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1242mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 22g protein.

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