Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup

Submitted by Grannydragon

"From www.TopSecretRecipes.com I think you will find this very like the soup served at Carrabba's Restaurant. It is exceptional, indeed."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup carrot, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage, spicy hot and in bulk
• 7 cups water
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

directions

1. Heat olive oil in large soup pot. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and sausage to the pot, Saute for 8 minutes, stirring often. Break up the sausage into small bits as it cooks.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.

Reviews

[Mint Chocolate Chick]

Extremely salty (1700+ mg of sodium!) and somewhat oily, even though I left out the added salt and used 1 tablespoon olive oil. Next time I'll brown and drain the sausage first, use less ham and chicken broth, and add more water.

 

[mmontene1]

I stopped using Italian sausage ages ago. This recipe is great just use what I use in every recipe that calls for Italian sausage. Spicy chicken italian sausage in its place and omit salt til end

 

[vnessa123456]

This soup really beats Carrabbas! I put in everything except the zucchini and celery (forgot those at the store!) While the soup simmered it thickened a bit, so I added a little water. It came out fantastic!! I wouldn't change a thing - it was delicious!

 

[Lindseyellow]

We make this soup all the time! I bring it to pot lucks some times and have gotten the reputation of being "Making Really Good Soups". I don't put as much red pepper and I've never done it with ham. It still turns out good!

 

[SuzanneC9741]

Wonderful soup that is even better the next day! I used bulk "plain" sausage as Italian spiced wasn't available, and I added hot sauce to taste. Would like to try this with ground turkey to decrease the fat content. My husband and I love this soup!