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Sausage, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Sausage, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Turkey sausage, sweet potatoes and red lentils come together in under an hour to make a thick, rich bowl of flavorful soup.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey sausage, mild, ground
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 48 ounces chicken stock
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh, packed
  • sour cream and shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the ground turkey sausage to a Dutch Oven over medium heat. Crumble and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the chopped onion, celery and carrots to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and seasonings, stir and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves and red lentils. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cubed sweet potatoes and fresh spinach, cover and cook for 15 minutes more.
    cubed sweet potatoes
  • Remove the bay leaves and add salt to taste. Garnish with sour cream and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Recipe makes 6 servings.
    Sausage, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven, 4-quart
  • 1 sharp knife

Notes

What are red lentils?
Lentils are legumes, like beans, peas and peanuts. They are grown in a pod and are usually cooked like rice. Simply boil them in liquid to soften. After cooking lentils become soft and dissolve. You can thicken sauces, soups and stews by adding lentils.
Red lentils cook in about 20 minutes, unlike other lentils that take more time. They are affordable and found in the dried beans section of the grocery store.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1225mgPotassium: 1262mgFiber: 13gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8939IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 6mg