Sausage Lentil Soup

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Hearty Sausage Lentil Soup with sausage, lentils, and veggies. Easy, comforting, and packed with protein. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep! See Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean turkey sausage (mild or spicy) 1 onion 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (options, more to taste) 1 lb dry lentils 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable) 6 cups fresh spinach (or frozen) See Recipe Now

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Step 1 Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Remove the sausage from the casing if needed and add to the Dutch oven. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook 7-9 minutes until browned and cooked through. See Recipe

Step 2 Add the onions, celery, carrots, and red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until beginning to become soft and translucent. See Recipe

Step 3 Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. See Recipe

Step 4 Add the lentils and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down to low. Cook covered for 40-45 minutes until the lentils are tender. See Recipe

Step 5 Stir in the spinach until it wilts. Taste and season with salt and pepper. See Recipe

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